Is Chocolate Candy Assortment Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hershey's
Chocolate Candy Assortment is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Hershey's. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Palm Oil affect the overall evaluation.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several oils like palm oil and shea oil, along with synthetic additives like PGPR and vanillin. These raise significant quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
Presence of multiple oils, including palm oil, raises concerns about processing and sustainability.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains chocolate, which is a primary ingredient contributing to flavor.
- Includes cocoa butter, a natural fat that enhances texture.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple oils, including palm oil, raises concerns about processing and sustainability.
- Synthetic additives like PGPR and vanillin may indicate lower quality and raise safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate provides flavor and richness but may contain added sugars and fats that affect overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolate
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil is often highly processed and can contain unhealthy trans fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetable oil
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as oil_fat. Palm oil is associated with environmental concerns due to deforestation and is often highly processed.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: palm oil
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Is Shea Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Shea Oil is used here as oil_fat. Shea oil is a natural fat that can enhance texture but may be mixed with other oils, affecting quality.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: shea oil
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as oil_fat. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that can be high in omega-6 fatty acids, raising concerns about balance in diet.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Kernel Oil is used here as oil_fat. Palm kernel oil is often highly processed and raises similar environmental concerns as palm oil.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: palm kernel oil
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Is Safflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Safflower Oil is used here as oil_fat. Safflower oil is used for its light flavor but is often refined, which can diminish its nutritional value.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: safflower oil
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Is Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk is used here as base. Milk adds creaminess and flavor but may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that enhances texture and flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk that can cause digestive issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lactose
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to creaminess but may raise concerns for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk fat
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is often derived from soy, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lecithin
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Is Pgpr safe in this dessert?
Bad
Pgpr is used here as emulsifier. PGPR is a synthetic emulsifier that can raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PGPR
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Is Vanillin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vanillin is used here as flavor. Vanillin is a synthetic flavoring agent that may indicate lower quality compared to natural vanilla extract.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanillin
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 2423528
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Allergens detected: milk
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