What are the ingredients in Hershey's Miniature Size Chocolate Candy Assortment?

In label order (largest amount first): REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR), PEANUTS, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), HERSHEY'S MINIATURES - SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL), PEANUTS, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, and 14 more.

Does Hershey's Miniature Size Chocolate Candy Assortment contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier with strict limits due to potential gastrointestinal effects at high doses. TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant in fats and oils, but high doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies. Natural & Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but specific compounds are not disclosed.

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Hershey's Miniature Size Chocolate Candy Assortment

Name: Hershey's Miniature Size Chocolate Candy Assortment
Brand: Hershey's
SKU: 0034000999828

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Listed as: MINIATURESIZE CHOCOLATE CANDY ASSORTMENT, MILK CHOCOLATE; PEANUT BUTTER

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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

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PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as an emulsifier with strict limits due to potential gastrointestinal effects at high doses.
Worth knowing: Used to improve texture in chocolate products.
Depends on amount
TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
Permitted as an antioxidant in fats and oils, but high doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies.
Worth knowing: Used to extend shelf life by preventing oxidation.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

79/100 · 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: The Hershey Company
Serving size: 26 g (3 pieces (26g))
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR)
2PEANUTS
3SUGAR
4DEXTROSE
5SALT
6TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
7HERSHEY'S MINIATURES - SUGAR
8CHOCOLATE
9VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL)
10PEANUTS
11COCOA BUTTER
12MILK
13LACTOSE (MILK)
14SKIM MILK
15REDUCED PROTEIN WHEY (MILK)
16RICE FLOUR
17CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI
18MILK FAT
19COCOA
20LECITHIN (SOY)
21PGPR
22MALT EXTRACT
23MONOGLYCERIDES
24SALT
25NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
26HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE KISSES - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, MILK, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY), NATURAL FLAVOR)

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (26 g)
Energy	500 kcal	130 kcal
Fat	26.9 g	7 g
of which saturated	11.5 g	3 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	61.5 g	16 g
of which sugars	53.8 g	14 g
of which added sugars	50 g	13 g
Fibre	3.8 g	1 g
Protein	7.7 g	2 g
Sodium	269 mg	69.9 mg

Questions about Hershey's Miniature Size Chocolate Candy Assortment

Is Hershey's Miniature Size Chocolate Candy Assortment healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 79/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (53.8 g) and saturated fat (11.5 g). PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) and Natural & Artificial Flavor are 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 Miniature Size Chocolate Candy Assortment?: In label order (largest amount first): REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR), PEANUTS, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), HERSHEY'S MINIATURES - SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL), PEANUTS, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, and 14 more.
Does Hershey's Miniature Size Chocolate Candy Assortment contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier with strict limits due to potential gastrointestinal effects at high doses. TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant in fats and oils, but high doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies. Natural & Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but specific compounds are not disclosed.

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