Hersheys KISSES Conversation Foils Milk Chocolate Candy

Hersheys

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Ingredients:

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin and Ppgr [Emulsifiers], and Vanillin [Artificial Flavor]).

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Hershey’s KISSES Conversation Foils Milk Chocolate Candy falls short of meeting the standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, and it contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which results in an immediate reduction in its green leaf rating.

The ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, specifically sugar itself, contributing negatively to the product’s healthfulness. Furthermore, the inclusion of soy lecithin and vanillin, an artificial flavor, raises concerns about potential harm from additives. Soy lecithin is often scrutinized for its ubiquitous presence in processed foods and potential allergenic properties, while artificial flavors are criticized for their synthetic nature and possible health implications.

Additionally, the product is penalized for the artificial flavor vanillin, which is associated with high fructose corn syrup, although it is not explicitly listed in the ingredients. This association suggests the product may contain or be produced with ingredients similar to high fructose corn syrup, which is linked to various health issues when consumed in excess.

The Hershey’s KISSES Conversation Foils Milk Chocolate Candy’s score reflects its alignment with less desirable food characteristics, such as non-organic sourcing, GMO content, added sugars, and the presence of potentially and known harmful additives. The 1/5 green leaves rating is a clear indicator that this product does not align with the mission of providing cleaner and healthier food options. Consumers seeking alternatives that support a healthier lifestyle and cleaner eating habits are advised to consider other products that achieve a higher green leaf rating, indicating a better fit with these values.

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