No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Chewy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein Bars Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.
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Dense, chewy bars offer a rich, sweet-savory flavor profile with a smooth, slightly sticky texture and occasional crisp edges. Commonly used as a portable between-meal snack, quick energy boost, or lunchbox addition, reviews cite satisfying taste and convenient packaging while noting occasional variability in softness and surface stickiness across batches.

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Ingredients

Peanuts, Soy Protein Crisp (soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Salt), Semisweet Chocolate (sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Flavor), Agave Syrup, Chicory Root Fiber, Peanut Butter, Contains 2% Or Less Of Rice Protein, Glycerin, Water, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Oil, Molasses, Agar-agar, Mixed Tocopherols And Rosemary Extract (to Preserve). Contains Milk, Soy, Peanut. May Contain Traces Of Wheat, Almond, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Coconut, Pecan, Walnut.

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 Chewy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein Bars is available at 1 retailer

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