
Hersheys
Flavor:
Milk Chocolate Hearts
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Milk Fat, Lecithin (Soy), PGPR, Natural Flavor).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Hearts do not meet the standards for cleaner food options that our website advocates. The product is not organic, which immediately reduces its score. Additionally, it does not use non-GMO ingredients, further impacting its rating negatively.
The presence of added sugar in the Milk Chocolate Hearts is a significant drawback, as we prioritize products that limit or exclude added sugars due to their potential negative health implications. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives, specifically natural flavor and lecithin (soy), also detracts from the product’s overall score. These additives, often used to enhance taste and texture, do not align with the clean eating principles we espouse.
Moreover, the product’s ingredients list reveals a reliance on processed elements rather than whole, natural foods. Clean eating emphasizes the consumption of foods in their most natural state, and Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Hearts fall short in this regard. For those seeking healthier alternatives, this product does not provide the nutritional benefits that come from consuming minimally processed foods.
The chocolate hearts are a reminder of the challenges consumers face when navigating the plethora of food options available. While they may appeal to those not prioritizing a clean diet, our evaluation criteria highlight the need for improvements. To achieve a higher green leaf rating, a reformulation that includes organic, non-GMO ingredients, and the elimination of added sugars and questionable additives would be necessary.
The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Hearts, as they are currently produced, offer limited value to those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s rating reflects its position in a market that increasingly demands transparency and commitment to health and wellness.
Certifications:
None
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