Is Hershey's, Reese's and York Zero Sugar Assorted Flavored Candy, Variety Bag 15.5 oz Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE CANDY INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, POLYDEXTROSE", CREAM (MILK), MILK FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CALCIUM CARBONATE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), LECITHIN (SOY), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PGPR. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY. *ADDS A NEGLIGIBLE AMOUNT OF SUGAR Ingredient(s) derived from a bioengineered source. HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK CHOCOLATE CANDY INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, POLYDEXTROSET, MILK FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR). ADDS A NEGLIGIBLE AMOUNT OF SUGAR Ingredient(s) derived from a bioengineered source. YORK CHOCOLATE CANDY PEPPERMINT PATTIES INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, CHOCOLATE, ISOMALT, MALTITOL SYRUP, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALIT, POLYDEXTROSE, MILK FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR). CONTAINS: MILK, SOY. MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS. Ingredient(s) derived from a bioengineered source. REESE'S MINIATURE CUPS INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, PEANUTS", COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, LACTITOL (MILK), CELLULOSE GEL POLYDEXTROSE+, VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, PALM OIL), MILK FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CREAM (MILK)! SALT, LECITHIN (SOY), SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PGPR, SUCRALOSE, TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). CONTAINS: PEANUTS, MILK, SOY. ADDS A NEGLIGIBLE AMOUNT OF SUGAR Ingredient(s) derived from a bioengineered source.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


