Is Hershey's Drops, Cookies 'n' Creme Candy 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

Small, disc-shaped confection offers a sweet creamy flavor punctuated by crunchy cookie bits; smooth mouthfeel contrasts with occasional cookie fragments. Commonly eaten as a casual snack, shared in bowls at gatherings, or used as baking mix-ins and dessert toppings. Reviewers note appeal for kids, occasional melting in warm conditions, reportedly.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

lactose
milk
skim milk
lecithin

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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Ingredients

Sugar, Vegetable Oil (palm Oil, Shea Oil, Sunflower Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Canola Oil, Coconut Oil,, Safflower Oil), Skim Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Cornstarch, Lactose (milk), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Modified Cornstarch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Lecithin (soy), Confectioner's Glaze, Salt, Gum Acacia, Artificial Flavor, Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup, Pgpr, Xanthan Gum, Artificial Color (red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake). May Contain Peanuts And Tree Nuts.

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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.