
Hersheys
Flavor:
COOKIES 'N' CREME Red, White, & Blue Candy Bar
Ingredients:
Sugar, Vegetable Oil (palm Oil. Shea Oil. Sunflower Oil. Palm Kernel Oil, &/or Safflower Oil), Skim Milk, Corn syrup Solids, Enriched Wheat Flour (flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Lactose (milk), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Lecithin (soy), Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Salt, Baking Soda, Whey (milk), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Chocolate, Pgpr, Artificial Color (including Blue #1, Red #40).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

The Hershey’s COOKIES ‘N’ CREME Red, White, & Blue Candy Bar earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves, the lowest on our scale, signaling a product that falls short of our cleaner food criteria. This rating reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that raise concerns regarding health and environmental impact.
This candy bar is not organic, and it includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It contains a significant amount of added sugars, such as sugar and fructose, which contribute to the overall caloric content without providing nutritional benefits. The product also has corn syrup, which is a less desirable form of sugar.
Further scrutiny reveals the use of harmful oils like safflower oil, vegetable oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil, which may have negative effects on health and are often sourced from environmentally damaging practices. The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient linked to various health issues, is particularly concerning.
Additionally, the candy bar contains various additives that are considered potentially harmful. Artificial flavors and colors, such as Blue 1 and Red 40, are synthetic and have been associated with health risks. The presence of enriched wheat flour and soy lecithin indicates the use of processed ingredients that may not align with cleaner eating standards.
Given these factors, the Hershey’s COOKIES ‘N’ CREME Red, White, & Blue Candy Bar is advised against for those seeking healthier and more environmentally friendly food options. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, a range of added sugars, harmful oils, and synthetic additives contribute to its low score. Consumers looking for cleaner food choices should consider alternative products that better meet the criteria for health and sustainability.
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