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Hershey's Milk Chocolate Snack Size Bars, 8-Count, 3.6-Ounce Package
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Hershey's Milk Chocolate Snack Size Bars, 8-Count, 3.6-Ounce Package

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

What You Should Know

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Snack Size Bars come in a small multi-pack of individually wrapped mini bars and sit where shoppers expect: the candy aisle, checkout endcaps, and seasonal displays near Halloween, Easter, and Valentine’s merchandise. You’ll also find them near party supplies and baking ingredients when stores promote holiday treats. These bars fit impulse purchases, party stocking-stuffers, movie-night snacks, and kid-friendly lunchbox treats — convenient for last-minute celebrations and everyday snacking. Brand positioning leans on classic American nostalgia: Hershey’s markets itself as a timeless, family-friendly candy that evokes childhood memories and broad, cross-generational appeal rather than premium or artisanal chocolate. The label is simple and not health-forward — no organic certification, but a “natural flavor” mention and familiar brand heritage can create a mild health halo for some shoppers despite being a treat. In plain terms, this is an industrially made chocolate confection produced with refined sugar, dairy, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin), and flavoring to ensure consistent texture and shelf stability. Sensory details: each snack-size bar is smooth and creamy with the quick melt of cocoa butter, a sweet sugar forward flavor, and a satiny mouthfeel aided by emulsifiers; texture is soft rather than gritty. Packaging is convenient — a resealable outer bag with individually wrapped sections makes sharing and portion control easy. Rituals include passing around at movie nights, tucking into stockings, topping ice cream or brownies, and handing out at trick-or-treat events, reinforcing its role as an accessible, celebratory everyday sweet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars13g26%
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, industrial emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin) and added 'natural flavor' in a ready-to-eat industrial formulation, fitting NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Hershey's Milk Chocolate Snack Size Bars, 8-Count, 3.6-Ounce Package

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! The Milk Chocolate Snack Size Bars are certainly a treat, packing in 15 grams of sugar per bar. If you're looking for a fun snack to enjoy occasionally, they're a delightful option, but if you’re aiming for something nutrient-dense, you might want to explore other choices.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
back-to-school

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