Is Great Value Dark Chocolate Chips Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk

milk

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

These dark chocolate chips deliver a pronounced bittersweet cocoa flavor and a firm texture that melts smoothly when heated. Commonly used in cookies, brownies, sauces and as baking or melting additions, they offer reliable performance. Customer reviews frequently mention consistent melting, good value, occasional variability in chip size and packaging.

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Ingredients

Liquor, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Butterfat (milk), Soy Lecithin (an Emulsifier), Vanilla Extract. Contains: Milk And Soy.

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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.

Where to buy

Great Value Dark Chocolate Chips is available at 1 retailer

Walmart

About this product

Chips · Piece

Flavor
ChocolateyBitter
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
BakingSnacking