
Hersheys
Flavor:
Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy Bars
Ingredients:
Maltitol, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate (Adds a Negligible Amount of Sugar), PolyDextrose (Adds a Negligible Amount of Sugar), Cream (Milk) (Adds a Negligible Amount of Sugar), Polyglycitol, Milk Fat, Contains 2% or Less of: Calcium Carbonate, Cocoa Processed with Alkali (Adds a Negligible Amount of Sugar), Maltodextrin (Adds a Negligible Amount of Sugar), Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Lecithin (Soy), Natural & Artificial Flavor, PGPR.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Hershey’s Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy Bars fall short of the criteria for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts significantly from its overall score. The presence of maltitol and polydextrose, both of which are sugar substitutes, contribute to the product’s low rating due to their status as added sugars. Furthermore, the inclusion of maltodextrin, a sweetening agent, exacerbates the product’s score because of its potential harm.
The chocolate candy also contains additives such as natural and artificial flavors, and soy lecithin, the latter being an emulsifier. These ingredients raise concerns due to their potential health impact. Specifically, the artificial flavors in the product are considered harmful additives, leading to a further reduction in the score. High fructose corn syrup, although not explicitly listed, is associated with the artificial flavors used in this candy bar, which adds to the health risks and reflects negatively on the product’s evaluation.
The Hershey’s Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy Bars also contain other ingredients like cocoa butter, chocolate, cream, milk fat, calcium carbonate, and PGPR, which have less impact on the health rating but are still part of the overall composition. The product’s reliance on sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners, coupled with its non-organic nature and GMO content, positions it as a less desirable choice for consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options.
The assessment of Hershey’s Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy Bars is grounded in the presence of these ingredients and the product’s failure to meet the standards for a clean food label. Consumers are advised to consider alternative options that align better with the pursuit of a healthier diet, as this particular candy bar does not support that goal.
Certifications:
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