
Hersheys
Flavor:
HUGS Holiday Milk Chocolate and White Creme Candy
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Lecithin, PGPR, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Milk Chocolate, Skim Milk, Corn syrup Solids, Lactose, Contains 2% or Less of: Lecithin, PGPR, Vanillin (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

This Hersheys HUGS Holiday Milk Chocolate and White Creme Candy has earned a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves, signaling it as a choice to steer clear of for those seeking cleaner food options. The product is not organic and includes GMO ingredients, leading to initial deductions in its rating.
The presence of added sugars in the form of sugar and corn syrup contributes to the low score, as these ingredients are widely recognized as detrimental to health when consumed in excess. Corn syrup, in particular, is flagged for its negative health implications. Further reducing the product’s standing are the inclusions of natural and artificial flavors. Natural flavors, despite their seemingly benign name, can mask a variety of chemical compositions, while artificial flavors are synthetic and considered by many to be undesirable in a clean-eating diet.
Additionally, the product is penalized for containing the ingredient PGPR, which is a synthetic emulsifier. Although it is approved for use in foods, PGPR is not aligned with the principles of clean eating, which prioritize minimal processing and artificial additives. Lecithin, another emulsifier found in the candy, typically sourced from soy or sunflower, is not specified as non-GMO, which further detracts from the product’s score.
Given its composition, this Hersheys HUGS candy is positioned at the lowest end of the scale on the reviewed website. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and artificial flavors aligns this product with those that are less favorable for consumers seeking healthier, cleaner food options. Those who prioritize a diet consisting of foods without these characteristics may find this product does not meet their criteria for a wholesome choice.
Certifications:
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