Ingredient

Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Milk Chocolate

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add milk chocolate primarily for its distinctive sweet, creamy flavor and smooth texture. …

What is Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Milk Chocolate?

Milk chocolate is a sweet, solid food product made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk. It is produced by combining these ingredients, then refining and conching them to create a smooth texture.

Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Milk Chocolate vegan?

No. Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Milk Chocolate is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Milk Chocolate a major allergen?

Milk chocolate contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

What is Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Milk Chocolate used for?

Manufacturers add milk chocolate primarily for its distinctive sweet, creamy flavor and smooth texture.

Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Milk Chocolate safe?

Milk chocolate is a food product, not a food additive, and its components are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved food ingredients by the FDA.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add milk chocolate primarily for its distinctive sweet, creamy flavor and smooth texture. It is a popular ingredient in candy bars, desserts, baked goods, and as a coating for various confections.

Health notes

Milk chocolate is a food product, not a food additive, and its components are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved food ingredients by the FDA. It contains added sugars and saturated fat. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting intake of added sugars and saturated fat.

Allergen info

Milk chocolate contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Many formulations also contain soy lecithin, another major allergen.

Foods that contain Hershey's Milk Chocolate - Milk Chocolate

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Chocolate Candy Assortment - Cups, Crisp Wafers, Candy, Candy Bar, Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Coconut & Almond Chocolate The Hershey Company Chocolate Candy Assortment - Cups, Crisp Wafers, Candy, Candy Bar, Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Coconut & Almond Chocolate Candy High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 500kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 64.3Carbs Hershey's Chocolate Candy Assortment, 18 Count, 27.3 Oz Hershey's Chocolate Candy Assortment, 18 Count, 27.3 Oz Candy High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 500kcal 11.9Protein 28.6Fat 57.1Carbs Miniature Size Candy Assortment, Peanuts Butter; Milk Chocolate The Hershey Company Miniature Size Candy Assortment, Peanuts Butter; Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 500kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Hershey's Chocolate Candy Assortment Party Pack, 33.43 Oz The Hershey Company Hershey's Chocolate Candy Assortment Party Pack, 33.43 Oz Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 500kcal 7.7Protein 30.8Fat 61.5Carbs The Hershey Company Hershey's Chocolate Candy Assortment, 18 Count, 27 Oz Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 512kcal 9.8Protein 34.1Fat 53.7Carbs All Time Great Candy Assortment Candy High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 516kcal 9.7Protein 29.0Fat 58.1Carbs All Time Greats Candy Assortment Chocolate High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 516kcal 9.7Protein 29.0Fat 58.1Carbs The Hershey Company Chocolate Candy Assortment - Crisp Wafers, Cups, Candy, Candy Bar, Candy In A Crunchy Shell, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Coconut & Almond Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 464kcal 10.7Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs Hershey's Candy Assortment Share Pack, 9.08 Oz Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 500kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Snack Size Chocolate Candy Assortment Candy High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 500kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 64.3Carbs Hershey's Candy Assortment Snack Size, 60 Count, 29.21 Oz Candy High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 516kcal 9.7Protein 29.0Fat 58.1Carbs Hershey's Candy Assortment Snack Size, 130 Count, 66.61 Oz Candy High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 516kcal 9.7Protein 29.0Fat 58.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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