Is Hershey's Special Dark Mildly Sweet Dark Chocolate Baking Chips, 12 Oz 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

Hershey's Special Dark Mildly Sweet Dark Chocolate Baking Chips are a popular choice among consumers. These chips are loved for their taste and are especially favored for baking chocolate recipes. Available in a 12-ounce bag, each bag contains 1 bag of HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK chocolate baking chips. These gluten-free and kosher-certified chips are made with 100% pure chocolate and contain no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. People appreciate the perfect size of these chips and find them easy to use in various holiday recipes, birthday treats, and chocolate-covered treats. Notably, these chips are also praised for their non-waxy texture.

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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

Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, 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.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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