Hershey's Milk Chocolate
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Target diet: Halal
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"emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.
Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.
Ingredients (original text)
sugar, milk, chocolate, cocoa butter, lactose, milk fat, lecithin, PGPR [emulsifier]
Why can't we give a definite answer for Hershey's Milk Chocolate?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Hershey's Milk Chocolate fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)
Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a halal diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Hershey's Milk Chocolate contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar, milk, chocolate, cocoa butter, lactose, milk fat, lecithin, PGPR [emulsifier]
What are the nutritional facts of Hershey's Milk Chocolate?
Hershey's Milk Chocolate contains 516 calories per 100g, with 6.5g of protein, 61.3g of carbohydrates, and 29g of fat.
How much sugar is in Hershey's Milk Chocolate?
Hershey's Milk Chocolate lists 56.4 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).
Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Hershey's Milk Chocolate is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat Hershey's Milk Chocolate on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Hershey's Milk Chocolate fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.