Is Trader Joe's Swiss Dark Chocolate with 30% Whole Hazelnuts Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

Rich, mildly bitter cocoa notes combine with pronounced roasted character; large, crunchy inclusions interrupt smooth, melt-in-mouth texture. Buyers commonly use it for casual snacking, baking, and pairing with coffee or wine. Reviewers note consistent quality and satisfying inclusion-to-cocoa balance, though some report uneven distribution of the inclusions and variable sizing.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
butter fat

milk

Dietitian note

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

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butter fat

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Ingredients

Sugar, Hazelnuts, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Butter Fat (milk), Soy Lecithin (emulsifier), Vanilla Flavor. Cocoa Solids 50% Min. Contains Milk, Hazelnuts And Soy. May Contain Wheat, Eggs, Almonds, Cashews, Coconut, Pistachios, Walnuts And Pecans.

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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.