Is Vega Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Bars Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Peanuts, Pea Protein Crisps (Pea Protein, Rice Starch), Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Brown Rice Protein, Sugar, Organic Peanut Butter, Inulin (from Chicory Root), Organic Date Paste, Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Peanut Flour, Pea Protein, Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali), Organic Agave Syrup, Chocolate Liquor, Sacha Inchi Oil, Cocoa Powder, Organic Buckwheat, Organic Peanut Extract, Cocoa Butter, Sea Salt, Hemp Seeds, Natural Flavors, Chia Seeds, Sunflower Lecithin, Brown Rice Crisps

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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.