Is Schär Gluten-Free Choco Chip Cookies 100g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Sweet, slightly bitter morsels offer a crunchy, crumbly texture with soft centers; commonly eaten as a quick snack, paired with hot or cold beverages, or packed in lunches. Customers praise crispness and convenience, while noting uneven distribution of inclusions, occasional packaging damage during shipping, and variable value perceptions among reviewers.

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Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Maize Starch, Palm Oil, Maize Flour, Chocolate Drops 12% (Sugar, Cocoa Mass*, Cocoa Butter*, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavour), Sugar, Maltodextrin, Soya Flour, Coconut Flakes, Modified Tapioca Starch, Raising Agents: Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Salt, Natural Flavouring, *Rainforest Alliance Certifed

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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.