No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply.

Is Sainsbury's Dark Chocolate Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply.
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Description

The bar delivers a pronounced bitterness with moderate sweetness, offering a smooth, slightly glossy texture and a firm snap. Commonly used for snacking, baking, melting and pairing with coffee or fruit. Reviews from consumers often note consistent quality, good value for price, and a balanced, not overly sweet flavor profile

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Ingredients

Cocoa Mass*, Sugar, Cocoa Butter*, Butter Oil [cows Milk], Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Vanilla Extract. *rainforest Alliance Certified. Contains: Milk, Soya. Dark Chocolate Contains: Cocoa Solids 55% Minimum.

What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.

Alpha-Gal Friendly? Sainsbury's Dark Chocolate | Spoonful