Is Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Coffee Buzz Bars Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

Bold, bittersweet flavor with pronounced roast-like notes; firm bar with a clean snap that softens into a smooth, slightly creamy melt. Commonly eaten as a quick snack, after-dinner treat, or occasionally shared at gatherings. Reviewers note robust intensity and satisfying texture, though some find the flavor more bitter than expected.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Ground Roasted Coffee Beans, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Flavor. Contains: Soy. May Contain Milk.

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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.