Is it Alpha Gal friendly? Trader Joe's Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This product hasthat may not be alpha gal friendly.
Ingredients
Wheat flour, dark chocolate chunks (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural flavor), vegetable shortening (palm oil, palm fractions, water, salt, emulsifiers [soy lecithin, distilled monoglycerides], natural flavor, citric acid [acidulant], antioxidants [mixed tocopherols], beta-carotene [for color]), brown sugar, sugar, whole eggs, baking soda, salt, natural vanilla flavor.
Allergens
Contains: wheat, egg, and soy. may contain traces of: peanut, almond, cashew, filbert, pecan, pistachio, walnut, milk.
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Outside the USA?What is the Alpha Gal friendly diet?
Alpha Gal is a sugar found in most mammalian meats like beef, pork, rabbit, lamb and venison. Alpha Gal Syndrome is a condition that develops following a tick bite. People with Alpha Gal Syndrome can experience anaphylactic, life-threatening reactions to alpha gal and need to avoid mammalian ingredients. The Fig app is a great way to build your Alpha Gal shopping list. It's always best to work with your doctor or dietitian to understand your unique needs.
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