No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Bittersweet chocolate enrobes crunchy almonds, delivering a balanced, slightly bitter sweet flavor and a firm snap followed by nutty chew. Shoppers note consistent coating, snackable portion size, and frequent use as an afternoon treat, movie time snack, or dessert accompaniment; reviews often praise texture and dependable, indulgent taste and value.

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Ingredients

Dark Chocolate (sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin (an Emulsifier), Natural Flavor), Dry Roasted Almonds, Dextrin (corn) Confectioner's Shellac. Contains: Milk, Soy, Almonds. May Contain Traces Of Wheat, Peanuts, Pecans, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Walnuts.

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.

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
BitterSweetNutty
Texture
CrunchyChewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go
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