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

Is Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups 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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Small confections offer a rich, bittersweet flavor with a contrasting smooth center and firm outer shell; users report enjoyable creamy texture and satisfying bite. Commonly eaten as a quick snack, lunchbox treat, or baking mix-in. Reviews note consistent taste and complaints about small portion size or melting in warm conditions.

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Ingredients

Dark Chocolate (cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter), Sunflower Seeds, Organic Powdered Sugar (organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tapioca Starch, Cocoa Butter, Sea Salt.

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.

Reviews

Rating
5.0(1 review)

Delicious snack

These are so good and tummy friendly!

j9betseyAug 7, 2023
Alpha-Gal Friendly? Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups | Spoonful