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

Is Trader Joe's Belgian Butter Waffle Cookies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.
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Crunchy, waffle-patterned cookies offer a crisp exterior and tender, slightly airy interior; flavor is mildly sweet with toasted, caramelized notes. Commonly enjoyed with coffee or tea, as a casual snack, or paired with ice cream and spreads. Reviewers often cite consistent crispness, satisfying texture, convenient, resealable packaging and pleasant aroma.

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Butter (milk), Eggs, Wheat Starch, Salt Ammonium Bicarbonate. Contains Wheat, Milk, Eggs. May Contain Traces Of Tree Nuts And Soy.

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 Belgian Butter Waffle Cookies | Spoonful