Is Hershey's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips Baking Supplies Bag Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

The Hershey's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips Baking Supplies Bag offers a convenient and delicious option for adding chocolate to your desserts. Made with no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, these gluten-free and kosher-certified chocolate chips are a popular choice among people. With 12-ounce bags, these chocolate chips provide ample supply for baking needs. The high-quality ingredients and absence of artificial additives make these baking chips a desirable option for those seeking a tasty addition to their recipes.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
milk fat
natural flavor
lecithin

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Semi-sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Lecithin (Soy), Natural Flavor, Milk)

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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.