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

Is Trader Joe's Mini 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bars Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply.
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Mini Belgian dark bars offer a rich, bittersweet taste with a super-smooth, velvety texture that melts cleanly. Commonly eaten as quick snacks, paired with coffee, or used for baking and melting. Reviewers often praise smoothness and portioning while some mention a firm, slightly intense bitterness and very convenient packaging overall.

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Ingredients

Dark Chocolate (cocoa Mass, Beet Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (an Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Flavor). Contains: Soy. May Contain Wheat, Milk, Peanuts And Tree Nuts.

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 Mini 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bars is available at 2 retailers

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Alpha-Gal Friendly? Trader Joe's Mini 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bars | Spoonful