No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Protein Dark Chocolate Muffin Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.
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Rich chocolate flavor with a slightly dense crumb and moist center; some consumers report dry edges. Often enjoyed as a quick breakfast or on-the-go snack; reheating is commonly cited to improve softness. Reviewers mention convenient single-serve sizing, satisfying chocolate notes, and mixed opinions on sweetness, portion expectations, and texture overall.

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Ingredients

Muffin Mix (cassava Flour, Chocolate Chips (semisweet Chocolate (sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Tapioca Dextrose), Sunflower Lecithin (emulsifier)), Milk Protein Isolate, Cane Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Coconut, Egg Powder, Natural Flavors, Butter Powder (cream, Salt, Nonfat Milk, Mixed Tocopherols And Ascorbic Phosphate (to Preserve)), Tapioca Starch, Leavening (calcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Egg White Powder, Calcium Sulfate, Sea Salt, Monk Fruit Extract, Pomegranate Extract). Contains: Milk, Egg, Coconut.

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.

Alpha-Gal Friendly? Trader Joe's Protein Dark Chocolate Muffin | Spoonful