Is Hershey's Caramel Topping Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Hershey's caramel topping is a bulk packaged product that is kosher certified. It comes in four pouches, each weighing 16.62 pounds. The product details highlight its convenience for large-scale usage. No information is provided about what people say or appreciate about the product. Overall, Hershey's caramel topping offers a reliable and certified option for those in need of a large quantity of caramel topping.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
skim milk
sweetened condensed skim milk
natural and artificial flavor

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk (Skim Milk and Sugar), Water, Contains 2% or Less of: Modified Cornstarch, Disodium Phosphate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Carrageenan, Caramel Color, Artificial Color (Yellow 6, Yellow 5).

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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.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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