
Hersheys
Flavor:
NUGGETS Milk Chocolate Truffles Candy
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Milk Fat, Lecithin, PGPR, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil), Skim Milk, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Whey, Contains 2% or Less of: Chocolate
Lecithin, Salt, Vanillin (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), Cocoa Butter, PGPR
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Hershey’s NUGGETS Milk Chocolate Truffles Candy falls significantly short of the standards set for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, contributing to its low score. The presence of added sugars is another factor detracting from its overall rating, as we prioritize products that limit these components.
The ingredient list reveals the inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavor, and more concerning is the artificial flavor known as vanillin. These elements, which can be detrimental to health, have led to a substantial reduction in the product’s score. Additionally, the types of oils used in this candy—specifically palm kernel oil and palm oil—are considered harmful, aligning with the criteria that further diminish the product’s rating.
It is worth noting that while high fructose corn syrup is not explicitly listed in the ingredients, its association with artificial flavors suggests its presence, which is another reason for the low score. This product is a clear example of the kind of food items that consumers looking for healthier options might want to avoid.
The Hershey’s NUGGETS Milk Chocolate Truffles Candy is a product that does not meet the criteria for those seeking cleaner, more health-conscious food choices. With its non-organic nature, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils, it represents the opposite of what our website aims to promote. The 1 out of 5 green leaves rating reflects the product’s position at the bottom of our recommended options, and we advise consumers to consider alternative products that better align with the pursuit of a healthier diet.
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