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Is Kisses Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hershey's

This page reviews Kisses Milk Chocolate by Hershey's as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes chocolate and cocoa butter, which are standard in chocolate products. However, the presence of milk fat and lecithin raises concerns about processing and additives.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes chocolate and cocoa butter, which are standard in chocolate products. However, the presence of milk fat and lecithin raises concerns about processing and additives.

Main concern

Lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.

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 and cocoa butter, which are essential for flavor and texture.
  • Milk fat contributes to a creamy mouthfeel, enhancing the overall chocolate experience.

Concerns

  • Lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
  • The presence of milk fat indicates dairy content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.

  • Is Chocolate safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Chocolate is used here as base. Chocolate provides the primary flavor and texture in this product, but its quality can vary based on processing methods.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: CHOCOLATE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Chocolate

  • Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?

    Good

    Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture and rich flavor of the chocolate.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: COCOA BUTTER

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Butter

  • Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat adds creaminess and richness to the chocolate, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: MILK FAT

  • Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate mixture, but it is a processed additive that raises questions about ingredient purity.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: LECITHIN (SO

    Read the full ingredient profile for Lecithin

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: 4190126

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product is flagged for: Lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.; The presence of milk fat indicates dairy content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains chocolate and cocoa butter, which are essential for flavor and texture.; Milk fat contributes to a creamy mouthfeel, enhancing the overall chocolate experience.. See the Pros section above.
Hershey's — Kisses Milk Chocolate has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes chocolate and cocoa butter, which are standard in chocolate products. However, the presence of milk fat and lecithin raises concerns about processing and additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hershey's — Kisses Milk Chocolate has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hershey's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cocoa butter. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Hershey's — Kisses Milk Chocolate has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

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