The Hershey Company
Label Serving
100g
Barcode
034000087617
Data last verified: 3 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
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Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.0/10
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (100 g) — the label's %RDA
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16 ingredientsIngredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR; CHOCOLATE; WHEAT FLOUR; COCOA BUTTER; PALM KERNEL OIL; COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI; MILK FAT; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LACTOSE (MILK); LECITHIN (SOY); PGPR, EMULSIFIER; SALT; YEAST; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; BAKING SODA; MILK.
Contains allergens: Wheat Flour, Milk
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Chocolate
flavour and confection
Wheat Flour
Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and textural base for baking and cooking.
Cocoa Butter
Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics
Palm Kernel Oil
Texturizer, fat source, and coating agent in confectionery, bakery items, and dairy alternatives.
Cocoa Processed With Alkali
INS 501(I)
No NotablesFlavour and color agent used to impart a smooth chocolate profile and deep color to baked goods, beverages, and confections.
Lactose
Sweetener, texturizer, and carrier for flavors and colors in food manufacturing.
Butterfat
Fat source, texturizer, and flavor enhancer in dairy products, baked goods, and chocolates.
Emulsifier
Texture stabilization, homogenization, and prevention of ingredient separation in food products.
Vanillin
Flavour enhancer and aromatic agent
Milk
Beverage base, ingredient in dairy products, source of dietary protein, calcium, and lipids in food manufacturing.
Pgpr
E476
No NotablesEmulsifier and stabilizer
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Vanilla
Flavour enhancer and aromatic agent
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
2 Chocolate | ✓Low Concern | flavour and confection | Chocolate is generally recognized as safe for consumption, with considerations primarily related to its sugar and saturated fat content when consumed in larger quantities. |
3 Wheat Flour Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and textural base for baking and cooking. | Wheat flour is a standard nutritional staple generally well-tolerated by the general population, though individuals with celiac disease or specific wheat sensitivities require alternative dietary selections. |
4 Cocoa Butter | ✓No Notable Concerns | Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics | Cocoa butter is a naturally occurring plant fat generally recognized as safe for consumption within standard dietary fat guidelines. |
5 Palm Kernel Oil | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texturizer, fat source, and coating agent in confectionery, bakery items, and dairy alternatives. | Palm kernel oil contains high levels of saturated fats, meaning consumption patterns should align with broader dietary guidelines for lipid intake. |
6 Cocoa Processed With Alkali INS 501(I) | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and color agent used to impart a smooth chocolate profile and deep color to baked goods, beverages, and confections. | Cocoa processed with alkali is widely recognized as safe for general consumption, with processing primarily altering flavor and acidity rather than safety profile. |
7 Lactose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and carrier for flavors and colors in food manufacturing. | Lactose is a naturally occurring milk sugar that is well tolerated by most individuals, though those with lactase deficiency may experience mild gastrointestinal considerations. |
8 Butterfat | ⚠Moderate Concern | Fat source, texturizer, and flavor enhancer in dairy products, baked goods, and chocolates. | Milkfat is a natural dairy lipid that contributes caloric density and saturated fatty acids, requiring mindful consumption within established daily energy guidelines. |
9 Emulsifier | ✓Low Concern | Texture stabilization, homogenization, and prevention of ingredient separation in food products. | Emulsifiers are widely used food additives with established regulatory approval, though ongoing research evaluates their long-term impact on gastrointestinal health. |
10 Vanillin | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and aromatic agent | Vanilla is widely recognized as a safe flavoring agent for consumption within established regulatory guidelines. |
11 Milk Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Beverage base, ingredient in dairy products, source of dietary protein, calcium, and lipids in food manufacturing. | Pasteurized organic milk is a widely consumed dairy product recognized as safe for the general population, with specific considerations applicable only to individuals managing lactose intolerance or dairy protein allergies. |
12 Pgpr E476 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Emulsifier and stabilizer | PGPR is an approved emulsifier recognized as safe for consumption within established regulatory limits by major global food safety authorities. |
13 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
14 Yeast | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer | Yeast is a widely utilized natural microorganism with a long history of safe food use, providing leavening and nutritional value. |
15 Vanilla | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and aromatic agent | Vanilla is widely recognized as a safe flavoring agent for consumption within established regulatory guidelines. |
16 Baking Soda INS 500II | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing. | Baking soda is a commonly utilized leavening agent with a well-established safety profile for normal culinary applications. |
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