Hersheys KISSES Hot Cocoa Candy

Hersheys

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Ingredients:

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Lecithin, PGPR, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oil, Canola Oil, Palm Oil), Whey, Skim Milk, Contains 2% or Less of: Milk, Natural Flavor, Cornstarch, Lecithin, Salt

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, Hershey’s KISSES Hot Cocoa Candy falls short of the cleaner food options recommended on our website. This product is not organic, and it utilizes GMO ingredients, both factors leading to deductions in its overall score. The presence of added sugars further detracts from its rating, as excess sugar consumption is a health concern. Moreover, the inclusion of potentially harmful additives, such as unspecified natural flavors, raises additional red flags regarding its suitability for a health-conscious diet.

The ingredient list reveals several oils – canola, vegetable, palm kernel, and palm oil – that are considered harmful due to their processing methods and impact on health and the environment. The use of palm oil, in particular, is associated with deforestation and habitat destruction, making it an unsustainable choice. Canola and other vegetable oils often undergo heavy processing and may contain trans fats, which are linked to various health issues.

The product’s composition reflects a reliance on ingredients that are not aligned with the cleaner, healthier eating principles promoted by our website. Its low score emphasizes the need for consumers to be vigilant about the food products they choose. Hershey’s KISSES Hot Cocoa Candy, with its array of non-preferred ingredients, does not meet the standards set for a clean and healthy diet.

Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would be advised to look for products with higher green leaf ratings that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients without added sugars or harmful additives. The focus should be on foods that contribute to well-being and are produced with consideration for environmental sustainability. Hershey’s KISSES Hot Cocoa Candy does not align with these values, and therefore, its place is at the lower end of our rating scale.

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