Is Twix Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

Biscuit (26%), nappage au caramel (32%) enrobé de chocolat au lait (35%).

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

lactose

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Description

Biscuit (26%), nappage au caramel (32%) enrobé de chocolat au lait (35%).

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Ingredients

Sucre, sirop de glucose, farine de _blé_ 17%, matière grasse de palme, beurre de cacao, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, pâte de cacao, _lactose_, beurre concentré (du _lait_), petit-_lait_ en poudre, cacao maigre, sel, émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_), poudre à lever (E500), extrait naturel de vanille

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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.