Ingredient

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Chips

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add milk chocolate chips to provide a sweet, chocolatey flavor and a pleasant …

What it is

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Chips are small, teardrop-shaped pieces of milk chocolate. They are made from cocoa beans, milk, sugar, and other ingredients, which are blended, refined, and molded into their distinctive shape.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add milk chocolate chips to provide a sweet, chocolatey flavor and a pleasant texture to various foods. They are commonly used in baked goods like cookies, cakes, muffins, and other desserts.

Health notes

As a food ingredient, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Chips contribute calories, added sugars, and saturated fat to a diet. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting intake of added sugars and saturated fat. The individual components of milk chocolate chips, such as cocoa, sugar, and milk solids, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved food additives by the FDA.

Allergen info

Contains milk and soy, which are major FDA allergens.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.