Is Hershey's Premium Vanilla Ice Cream 1.5 qt Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
whey
nonfat milk
cream
polysorbate 80
mono & diglycerides

carrageenan

Dietitian note

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

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whey

nonfat milk

cream

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Ingredients

Cream, Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Whey, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Vanilla Extract, Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan.

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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.