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Is Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hershey's

This page reviews Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup by Hershey's as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient list includes sugar and organic invert syrup, both of which are processed sweeteners. The presence of natural vanilla flavor adds some quality, but overall, the composition raises concerns about high sugar content.

Main concern

High sugar content from both sugar and organic invert syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 organic invert syrup, which is a less processed sweetener compared to refined sugars.
  • Natural vanilla flavor contributes to the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from both sugar and organic invert syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Cocoa is present but in a minor role, limiting the chocolate flavor intensity.

Ingredients breakdown

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

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: 2422903

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Frequently asked questions

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Hershey's — Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup 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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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains organic invert syrup, which is a less processed sweetener compared to refined sugars.; Natural vanilla flavor contributes to the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, natural vanilla flavor. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Hershey's — Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
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 is flagged for: High sugar content from both sugar and organic invert syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Cocoa is present but in a minor role, limiting the chocolate flavor intensity.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The ingredient list includes sugar and organic invert syrup, both of which are processed sweeteners. The presence of natural vanilla flavor adds some quality, but overall, the composition raises concerns about high sugar content. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hershey's — Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup 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.

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