Is Hershey's Nuggets Milk Chocolate Truffles Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cocoa processed with akall whey
  • milk
  • milk fat
  • skim milk
  • milk chocolate
  • chocolate, lecithin
  • pcpr natural flavor
  • lecithin

cocoa processed with akall whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Silky, chocolatey truffle bites deliver a smooth, creamy center and a soft, melt-in-mouth texture; reviewers commonly note consistent richness, convenient individual wrapping, and suitability for sharing, gifting, or party bowls, while some mention occasional variability in center firmness and a sweetness level that some find pronounced across reviews and packaging.

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Ingredients

Milk Chocolate (sugar, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Milk Fat, Lecithin (soy), Pcpr Natural Flavor), Sugar, Vegetable Oil (palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil), Skim Milk, Cocoa Processed With Akall Whey (milk), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Chocolate, Lecithin (soy), Salt, Vanillin (artificial Flavor), Cocoa Butter, Pgpr. Contains: Milk, 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.

About this product

Candy · Nugget

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go