Is Trek Cocoa Oat Protein Flapjack Bars Alpha-Gal?
Ingredients
Gluten Free Oats, Rice Syrup, Soya Protein Crunchies (Soya Protein, Tapioca Starch, Salt), Vegetable Oils (Palm, Sunflower, Rapeseed), Dark Chocolate Flavour Coating (Sugar, Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin), Soya Flour, Raw Cane Sugar, Salt, Natural Flavouring, Sustainably Sourced
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.