Is Hershey's Syrup Indulgent Caramel Flavor Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • skim milk
  • sweetened condensed skim milk

skim milk

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Sweet, viscous liquid with a smooth, glossy mouthfeel and pronounced sugary and caramel-like notes; pours in a steady ribbon and leaves a sticky finish. Common uses include drizzling over pancakes, waffles, desserts, coffee, and baking. Reviews often mention consistent texture, easy-pour packaging, and occasional stickiness around the bottle, sometimes reported.

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Ingredients

Corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sweetened condensed skim milk (skim milk, sugar), water, contains 2% or less of: disodium phosphate, sodium citrate, artificial flavor, salt, caramel color, xanthan gum, artificial color (yellow 6, yellow 5) *adds a negligibile amount of fat.

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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

Syrup · Liquid, Bottle

Flavor
Sweet
Texture
ThickSmooth
Commonly used for
BakingDrinkingTopping