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Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar
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This product contains partially hydrogenated edible vegetable oil, which is a source of industrial trans fats, a significant health concern linked to increased risk of heart disease. It also contains a high amount of added sugar and refined wheat flour, contributing to a high overall sugar load and ultra-processed nature. While it offers some cocoa solids and milk solids, the presence of trans fats and high sugar content makes it a concern most relevant to regular consumption, especially for individuals monitoring their cardiovascular health or sugar intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocoa butter
- Cocoa Solids
Contains industrial trans fats and high added sugar; highly processed.
This product is a source of industrial trans fats from partially hydrogenated oil, which are harmful to heart health. It also has a high sugar content and is made with refined flour, making it a highly processed food that should be consumed with caution, particularly by those concerned about cardiovascular disease or managing blood sugar levels.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 49.4 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Corn syrup is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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 16.3 g · trans fat 0.3 g per 100 g/ml
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
AvoidThis product contains high levels of added sugar and industrial trans fats, which are not recommended for young children due to potential negative impacts on dental health, weight, and long-term cardiovascular health.
Why the score is capped
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains cocoa solids, which provide some antioxidants and flavor.
Milk solids contribute to some nutritional value (protein, calcium).
Watch out for
High in added sugars from both sugar and corn syrup, contributing to overall caloric intake.
Contains industrial trans fats, a significant cardiovascular health risk.
Highly processed food (NOVA-4 classification) with multiple additives and refined ingredients.
Contains common allergens: wheat (gluten) and milk.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is metabolised differently from glucose — fructose goes directly to the liver, where excess amounts promote fat synthesis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and insulin resistance. Regular consumption is linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; WHO
High Fructose Corn Syrup: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Carbonate (E500)
Used as a leavening agent and acidity regulator. Contributes to total dietary sodium. Individuals on sodium-restricted diets (hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure) should account for sodium from all food additive sources, not just table salt.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 500
Sodium Carbonate: regulation, sources and other products →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
This product contains industrial trans fats from partially hydrogenated edible vegetable oil. Trans fats are strongly linked to an increased risk of heart disease, elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol, and reduced HDL (good) cholesterol. The FSSAI has set limits on trans fat content in foods.
Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup, a refined sweetener linked to obesity, fatty liver disease, and insulin resistance when consumed in excess.
Contains Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), which contains gluten and is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Wheat is a common allergen.
Contains Milk Solids, which are a common allergen (lactose and milk proteins) and unsuitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergy.
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.
Proprietary food designation is a regulatory classification that cannot be checked from the ingredient list.
The label does not provide information about the percentage of cookies to verify this claim.
The ingredients list includes cookies.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
14 entries as printed on the label · 12 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Sugar listed twice
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Milk solids 22% listed twice
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Cocoa butter
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Cookies 15%
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Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Sugar listed twice
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Edible vegetable oil (Rapeseed)
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Cocoa solids
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Emulsifiers 322 (i)Lecithin (INS 322)
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Milk solids listed twice
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Raising agent (500)Sodium carbonates (INS 500)
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Corn syrup
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Edible vegetable oil (Sunflower and Palm)
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Emulsifiers (322 (i), 476)Lecithin (INS 322), PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) (INS 476)
Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.
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 | 526 kcal |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g |
| Total Fat | 28.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.3 g |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar?
The label of Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Cocoa butter, Cookies, Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Sugar, Edible vegetable oil (Rapeseed), Cocoa Solids, Emulsifiers 322 (i), Milk Solids, Raising agent (500), Corn syrup, Edible vegetable oil (Sunflower and Palm), Emulsifiers (322 (i), 476). Flagged by the analysis: Corn syrup, Edible vegetable oil (Sunflower and Palm).
Is Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar safe to eat?
Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product is a source of industrial trans fats from partially hydrogenated oil, which are harmful to heart health. It also has a high sugar content and is made with refined flour, making it a highly processed food that should be consumed with caution, particularly by those concerned about cardiovascular disease or managing blood sugar levels.
Why does Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High in added sugars from both sugar and corn syrup, contributing to overall caloric intake. Also noted: Contains industrial trans fats, a significant cardiovascular health risk. Highly processed food (NOVA-4 classification) with multiple additives and refined ingredients.
Who should avoid Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; Diabetes; High cholesterol; Weight management; Children due to high sugar and trans fat.
Is Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Avoid.
Does Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids) and gluten (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined Wheat Flour (Maida). 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 Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar high in sugar?
Yes — 49.4 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 does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "PROPRIETARY FOOD - IMITATION CHOCOLATE (5.1.4)" — can't be verified from the label. "25% MORE COOKIES" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar vegetarian?
Hershey's Cookies n Crème Chocolate Bar is marked vegetarian.
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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