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

Is Trader Joe's 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply.
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Belgian-style 72% dark chocolate delivers a rich, concentrated cocoa flavor with balanced bitterness, a firm snap, and a smooth melt. Commonly used for snacking, baking, melting into sauces or hot drinks, and pairing with coffee or cheese; reviewers highlight intense flavor, solid texture, and consistent value across many shoppers' reviews.

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Ingredients

Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin, Cocoa Solids 72% Min. Made On Equipment Shared With Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Peanuts And Tree Nuts.

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.

Where to buy

Trader Joe's 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate is available at 3 retailers

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