Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (58.1 g) and saturated fat (18.6 g). PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar?

In label order (largest amount first): MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, MILK, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR)..

Does Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier in chocolate, but subject to maximum-use limits in multiple jurisdictions.

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Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar

Name: Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar
Brand: Hershey's
SKU: 00034000002405

Hershey's

Listed as: HERSHEYS MILK CHOCOLATE STANDARD BAR

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

1 worth noting.

PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as an emulsifier in chocolate, but subject to maximum-use limits in multiple jurisdictions.
Worth knowing: Used to improve the flow properties of chocolate.
Depends on amount

TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Hershey Foods Corporation (U.S.)
Serving size: 43 g (1 bar)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, MILK, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (43 g)
Energy	488 kcal	209.8 kcal
Fat	30.2 g	13 g
of which saturated	18.6 g	8 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	60.5 g	26 g
of which sugars	58.1 g	25 g
of which added sugars	48.8 g	21 g
Fibre	2.3 g	1 g
Protein	7 g	3 g
Sodium	81 mg	34.8 mg

Questions about Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar

Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (58.1 g) and saturated fat (18.6 g). PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar?: In label order (largest amount first): MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, MILK, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR)..
Does Hershey's Milk Chocolate Standard Bar contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier in chocolate, but subject to maximum-use limits in multiple jurisdictions.

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