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HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 2.5 ShowHide
Scored as a condiment: nutrition is judged on what a 30 g serving delivers — a typical single use — not on the per-100g figures, which describe a quantity of this product nobody eats. The per-100g panel is still shown in full below.
Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This product is primarily a blend of various sugars, making it very high in added sugar. While it contains some cocoa solids and oligofructose, the dominant nutritional concern is the high sugar content, which contributes significantly to daily sugar intake even in a typical serving.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocoa Solids
- Oligofructose
High in added sugars; contains undisclosed flavourings.
This product is very high in added sugars, which can contribute significantly to your daily sugar intake. This makes it a concern most relevant to those monitoring sugar intake or seeking full ingredient transparency.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 63.6 g per 100 g.
Declared allergens: Gluten
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 0.5 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains cocoa solids for flavour and antioxidants
Includes oligofructose, a prebiotic fiber
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content from multiple sources
Decode Label Analysis
The product contains 'Flavours' without specific disclosure, which is a transparency concern as the exact compounds are unknown.
The product is very high in added sugars (Sugar, Invert Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Malt Extract), contributing significantly to daily sugar intake.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
This claim refers to a historical milestone of the brand that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim refers to the availability of recipes, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim refers to a QR code for recipes, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim refers to the brand's establishment date, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredients list cocoa solids and nature identical and artificial vanilla flavouring substances, which support the claim of chocolate flavor.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Sugar
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Water
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Invert Sugar
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Liquid Glucose
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Cocoa Solids 5%Cocoa Solids (5%)
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Natural Food ColourNatural Food Colour (150a)
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Malt Extract
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Oligofructose
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ThickenerXanthan gum (INS 415)Thickener (415)
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PreservativePotassium sorbate (INS 202)Preservative (202)
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Edible Common Salt
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FlavoursFlavours (Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 276.5 kcal |
| Protein | 1.27 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 63.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 63.6 g |
| Total Fat | 0.56 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 72.7 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label. This is a condiment — used by the pinch or the spoonful, not eaten by the plate — so a red row here means the product is dense in that nutrient, not that a serving of it is. The score judges its nutrition on what a 30 g serving actually delivers.
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What are the ingredients in HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup?
The label of HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Water, Invert Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Cocoa Solids, Natural Food Colour, Malt Extract, Oligofructose, Thickener, Preservative, Edible Common Salt, Flavours. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup safe to eat?
HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup scores 2.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product is very high in added sugars, which can contribute significantly to your daily sugar intake. This makes it a concern most relevant to those monitoring sugar intake or seeking full ingredient transparency.
Why does HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup score 2.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high added sugar content from multiple sources.
Who should avoid HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Diabetes; Weight management; Sugar-sensitive diets; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Does HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Malt Extract). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Malt Extract. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup high in sugar?
Yes — 63.7 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 63.6 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "THE JOURNEY INTO OUR 100TH YEAR BEGINS!" — can't be verified from the label. "100+ RECIPES" — can't be verified from the label. "SCAN OR CODE SEE BACK OF PACK" — can't be verified from the label.
Is HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup vegetarian?
HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavored Syrup is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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