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Hershey's, Chocolate Syrup

Hershey's

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Hershey's, Chocolate Syrup contains 5 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories: 237 kcal
Protein: 0 g
Carbs: —
Fat: 0 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

High-Fructose Corn SyrupConcentrated free fructose drives hepatic de novo lipogenesis; the signature ultra-processing sweetener.high

Artificial FlavorsSynthetic flavor mixture, undisclosed composition.medium

Corn/Glucose SyrupRefined glucose polymer; pure glycemic load with zero nutrition.medium

Mono/DiglyceridesUbiquitous emulsifier; can carry trans-fat residues and belongs to the mucus-disrupting class under study.medium

Polysorbate 60Polysorbate class; same mucus-layer concern as E433.medium

Potassium SorbateSorbate salt; benign at food doses.low

Xanthan GumFermentation-derived fiber; benign except in infant products.low

Full ingredients

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, COCOA, 2% POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), SALT, XANTHAN GUM, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.