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Hershey's Dulce De Leche Syrup
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Hershey's Dulce De Leche Syrup

HERSHEY'S
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
10g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HERSHEY'S Dulce De Leche Syrup lives on the dessert-toppings shelf alongside chocolate syrups, pancake syrups, and ice cream sauces. In supermarkets you’ll find it near frozen novelties and baking aisles where sauces, sprinkles, and canned frostings congregate. It suits quick indulgences—weekend brunch coffee, movie-night sundae builds, holiday baking add-ins, or a last-minute drizzle over a warm brownie. The brand leans on HERSHEY’S long-standing Americana and family-friendly positioning: familiar, mass-market, and comfort-oriented, marketed to households looking for an easy way to elevate desserts and beverages. Packaging is the classic squeezable plastic bottle that signals convenience and repeat use; the syrup pours glossy and viscous, with a warm caramel hue and sweet, milky caramel aroma. Label language emphasizes “genuine caramel flavor” and shows the Hershey’s logo prominently, but there are no organic or natural certification badges; ingredient and small-font additive lists are typical of mainstream grocery syrups. Health halos are subtle—mentions of skim milk might suggest lower fat to some shoppers, while the colorful label and syrup format appeal to kids and families. Processing context: this is a highly processed condiment made from refined sweeteners, dairy ingredients, and stabilizers. Sensory use is ritualistic and quick: squeeze a ribbon over ice cream, stir a spoon into coffee, or dip apple slices; it’s designed for immediate, shareable pleasure rather than culinary technique. Overall it fits casual American dessert culture—familiar, accessible, and built for convenience and sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 31
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

CORN, SYRUP;, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP;, SWEETENED, CONDENSED, SKIM, MILK*, [SKIM, MILK;, SUGAR];, WATER;, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, DISODIUM, PHOSPHATE;, SODIUM, CITRATE;, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR;, SALT;, CARAMEL, COLOR;, XANTHAN, GUM;, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR, [YELLOW, 6;, YELLOW, 5], null, *adds, a, negligible, amount, of, fat.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and colors, emulsifiers/stabilizers) and is formulated as a ready-to-use sweetened sauce, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hershey's Dulce De Leche Syrup

Well, that depends on your perspective! It's not exactly a health food, with 10 grams of added sugars per tablespoon, but it can definitely be a delightful treat when used in moderation. Think of it as a fun way to jazz up your dessert rather than a staple for your daily diet.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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