Is Stephens Cocoa Hot Milk Chocolate With Peppermint Candycane - 16 Oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
milk
a milk derivative
sodium caseinate
dairy products solids
diglycerides
natural and artificial flavors

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

sugar, candy cane pieces (corn syrup, sugar, peppermint oil, titanium dioxide (color), red 40, red 3, yellow 6, blue 1), dairy products solids, maltodextrin, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, cocoa - processed with alkali, natural and artificial flavors, salt, sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), mono and diglycerides, dipotassium phosphate, silicon dioxide, carrageenan

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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.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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