Is Snacking Chocolate Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • natural flavour
  • lecithin

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Rich, moderately sweet flavor with a smooth, melt in mouth texture and occasional firm snap; commonly eaten as an on-the-go treat, dessert addition, or baking mix-in. Reviewers frequently note convenient portioning, consistent taste, and ease of melting, while some mention variability in breakage and occasional packaging concerns, especially during shipping.

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Ingredients

Dark chocolate [unsweetened chocolate*, sugar*, cocoa butter*, milk ingredients, lecithin (soy), natural flavour], almonds, sunflower oil, sea salt. Contains: milk, soy, almonds. May contain: peanuts, other tree nuts, wheat.

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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.

About this product

Candy · Bar

Flavor
NuttyBitterSweet
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go