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Hershey's Milk Choc Snack Size
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Hershey's Milk Choc Snack Size

Hershey's
10.35 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hershey's Milk Choc Snack Size comes in a 10.35 oz bag of individually wrapped, snack-size milk chocolate bars and lives squarely in the candy and seasonal aisle — often on endcaps for holidays or near checkout impulse displays alongside other bite-size confections. It reads as an everyday treat for family-focused shopping trips: movie nights, party bowls, school holiday exchanges, or as an easy sweet to toss into backpacks and travel snack packs. Brand positioning leans classic and mainstream: Hershey's is marketed as an approachable, all-American chocolate staple with broad family appeal and strong nostalgic associations for adults who grew up with the brand; the marketing angle emphasizes sharing, holidays, and simple pleasures rather than premium or artisanal qualities. Label characteristics are straightforward — no organic certification, no front-of-pack “natural” seal (though the ingredient list includes "natural flavor"), and kosher certification is sometimes present; the packaging and little bars are clearly kid-friendly rather than health-focused. Processing context: this is a highly processed confection made from multiple refined ingredients and added emulsifiers. Sensory details: each snack bar offers a sweet cocoa aroma and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel that melts readily on the tongue with a gentle snap; sugar-forward taste with mild milk notes and cocoa bitterness in the background. Packaging is a flexible plastic bag containing small, individually wrapped rectangles, encouraging portion control rituals, handing out to guests, or sprinkling sections on cupcakes and brownies. In American grocery culture this product is a convenient, shareable indulgence tied to holidays, nostalgia, and casual celebrations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 11
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein2g
* 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

Milk, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Chocolate,, Milk,, Cocoa, Butter,, Skim, Milk,, Milk, Fat,, Lecithin, (Soy),, PGPR,, Natural, Flavor)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Lecithin (Soy) - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

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 refined sugar, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin), flavorings and multiple processed components; formulation and industrial additives align with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Hershey's Milk Choc Snack Size

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a buzzword, isn't it? These little chocolate bites are delicious but definitely on the sugary side, with 15 grams of total sugars per serving. They can be a fun treat to enjoy occasionally, but if you're looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to balance them with some fruits or nuts.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
road-trip

Vibe:

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