Yes! We believe this product is alpha-gal free as there are no alpha-gal ingredients listed on the label.

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

Yes! We believe this product is alpha-gal free as there are no alpha-gal ingredients listed on the label.
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Description

These chips deliver pronounced cocoa bitterness and moderate sweetness, with a firm snap that softens smoothly when melted. Commonly used for baking, melting, dipping, and snacking, reviewers note consistent quality, reliable melting behavior, and good value, while some mention a slightly intense, adult-oriented flavor profile, texture, and smooth finish overall.

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Ingredients

Dark Chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, cane sugar, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), vanilla extract (water, ethyl alcohol, vanilla bean extractives)).

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? Trader Joe's 72% Dark Chocolate Chips | Spoonful