
Reeses Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
What You Should Know
REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Snack Size, 4.40 oz) sit squarely in the candy aisle, often near other boxed and bagged chocolates, seasonal displays, and frequently tucked by the checkout for impulse buys. The familiar orange packaging, bold REESE'S logo and individually wrapped bite-sized cups signal an on-the-go treat that travels well. This product fits quick-stop errands, road trips, movie nights, party bowls, holiday candy swaps and last-minute baking embellishments. Culturally, REESE'S is positioned as an all‑American indulgence — the iconic chocolate-and-peanut-butter pairing appeals across generations, marketed to both nostalgic adults and kids who respond to bright branding and shareable formats. The pack leans on convenience and fun rather than health; the label mentions kosher certification and gluten-free status but makes no organic or “natural” claims. Ingredients include milk chocolate, peanuts, added sugars, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin) and preservatives (TBHQ), so in plain language this is a highly processed snack made from industrial ingredients and stabilizers to ensure consistent taste and shelf life. Sensory notes: a thin, glossy milk chocolate shell gives way to a soft, creamy peanut butter center with a clean, sweet balance — the texture is smooth and slightly waxy from cocoa butter, with occasional tiny peanut fragments for bite. Packaging is a multi-cup bag with each piece wrapped for portion control and sharing; ritual uses range from popping a single cup as a quick pick-me-up to sprinkling chopped cups over ice cream, assembling party bowls or tucking them into holiday baskets.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
MILK, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, COCOA, BUTTER,, CHOCOLATE,, SKIM, MILK,, MILK, FAT,, LACTOSE,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, PGPR),, PEANUTS,, SUGAR,, DEXTROSE,, SALT,, TBHQ, &, CITRIC, ACID, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
- •TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
- •citric acid - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined sugars, industrial additives (PGPR, TBHQ), emulsifiers and formulated milk chocolate — ingredients and processing typical of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Reeses Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
It really depends on how you define 'healthy.' With 160 calories and 16 grams of sugar per two cups, they're more of a sweet treat than a health food. If you're looking for a quick energy boost or a little indulgence, they fit the bill, but they’re not exactly nutrient powerhouses.
