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Hershey's Symphony Milk Chocolate Extra Large Bar
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Hershey's Symphony Milk Chocolate Extra Large Bar

HERSHEY'S
4.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
18g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HERSHEY'S Symphony Milk Chocolate Extra Large Bar is the kind of candy you encounter in several corners of an American supermarket: stacked on the candy aisle alongside other chocolate bars, nudged onto seasonal endcaps for Halloween, Valentine’s Day and Easter, and offered as an impulse buy at checkout. The extra-large, foil-backed paper wrapper and familiar Hershey's logo signal a mainstream, family-friendly treat often shelved near baking chocolate, candy bars and seasonal gift bags. This bar fits snack runs, road-trip pit stops, movie-night pick-ups and last-minute additions to holiday baking or party candy bowls. Brand positioning leans on nostalgia and everyday indulgence — an affordable, widely recognized chocolate that markets itself as creamy and premium without premium pricing; messaging targets families, teens, and anyone who remembers classic Hershey moments. Label characteristics include prominent MILK CHOCOLATE wording and a kosher note in marketing copy, with subtle health-halo cues like “milk” and “natural flavor” but no organic certification or explicit health claims. In plain terms, the bar is made with refined sugars, dairy ingredients and industrial additives like emulsifiers and flavorings, reflecting a high level of processing typical of mass-market confectionery. Sensory details: the bar breaks into scored sections with a smooth, creamy melt and a sweet, milky cocoa flavor; texture is soft and velvety rather than gritty. Packaging is a single large paper and foil wrapper designed for sharing or portioning. Rituals around it range from popping a square between errands, tucking a section into a lunchbox as a treat, or chopping pieces into cookie dough for a quick upgrade to homemade baked goods. It sits comfortably in everyday American grocery culture as a familiar, comforting indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars16g32%
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,, SKIM, MILK,, COCOA, BUTTER,, CHOCOLATE,, 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 sugars, dairy components and industrial additives (PGPR, lecithin, natural flavors) and is produced through extensive industrial processing, placing it in the ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Hershey's Symphony Milk Chocolate Extra Large Bar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! The Symphony bar does have some sugar and fat, which can make it a tasty treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence, it's perfect, but if you're aiming for a nutrient-dense snack, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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