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Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This flavoured milk provides essential vitamins and minerals, including 8% milk solids, calcium, zinc, and vitamins A, D2, E, B1, and B2. The product also contains added sugar, which should be considered as part of a balanced diet, especially for children. While generally suitable for most, individuals with specific sensitivities to undisclosed flavourings should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Milk Solids
- Calcium Carbonate
- Zinc sulphate
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin A
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Fortified milk with added sugar and undisclosed flavour
This flavoured milk offers a good source of milk solids and is fortified with several essential vitamins and minerals. However, the inclusion of 'Flavour' without further specification means the exact nature of the flavouring agents is not transparent.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 11.8 g per 100 ml.
Declared allergens: Milk
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 beverage. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar and cow's milk solids, which are not suitable as a primary drink for infants under 12 months.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains added sugar; consumption should be moderated to prevent excessive sugar intake.
Why the score is capped
Flavour not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Good source of milk solids (8%)
Fortified with essential vitamins (A, D2, E, B1, B2)
Contains essential minerals (Calcium, Zinc)
Watch out for
Contains added sugar
Decode Label Analysis
The ingredient 'Flavour' is not specifically disclosed, which means the exact nature of the flavouring agents is unknown. This can be a concern for individuals with sensitivities or allergies to specific flavour compounds.
The ingredients 'Emulsifier' and 'Sequestrant' are not specifically disclosed. Without their chemical names or INS codes, their specific safety profiles and potential interactions cannot be fully assessed.
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.
The product name identifies it as a milk shake, and the ingredients list milk solids.
The product name specifies vanilla ice cream flavour, and the ingredients list nature identical and artificial vanilla ice cream flavouring substances.
The label states the product is fortified with calcium and vitamins, and the ingredients list calcium carbonate, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
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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Water
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Sugar
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Milk Solids 8%Milk Solids (8%*)
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EmulsifierCellulose (INS 460), Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (INS 466), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471), Carrageenan (INS 407)Emulsifier (460(i), 466, 471, 407)
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Calcium CarbonateMineral (Calcium carbonate)
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SequestrantSodium phosphates (INS 339)Sequestrant (339(ii))
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Zinc SulphateMineral (Zinc sulphate)
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Vitamin EVitamin E (Acetate)
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Vitamin AVitamin A (Acetate)
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Vitamin D2Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)
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Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 (Thiamine chloride hrdhchloride)
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Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Edible Common SaltEdible common salt
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Flavour undisclosed flavouringADDED FLAVOUR - NATURE IDENTICAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (VANILLA ICE CREAM).
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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
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| Energy | 155.6 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.54 g |
| Total Sugars | 21.24 g |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Calcium | 324 mg |
| Phosphorus | 144 mg |
| Vitamin A | 101.7 µg |
| Vitamin D2 | 1.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.44 IU |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.36 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.36 mg |
| Zinc | 3.15 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
Compare with other flavoured milk products
Assessed using the same Decode Label methodology, sorted by score. Each score reflects the information available for that product at the time of assessment.
What are the ingredients in Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour?
The label of Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour lists 14 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sugar, Milk Solids, Emulsifier, Calcium Carbonate, Sequestrant, Zinc sulphate, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Edible Common Salt, Flavour. Flagged by the analysis: Emulsifier, Sequestrant.
Is Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour safe to eat?
Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This flavoured milk offers a good source of milk solids and is fortified with several essential vitamins and minerals. However, the inclusion of 'Flavour' without further specification means the exact nature of the flavouring agents is not transparent.
Why does Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour score 5.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains added sugar.
Who should avoid Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding undisclosed flavouring agents; Managing sugar intake; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour 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.
Is Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour high in sugar?
Yes — 11.8 g of total sugar per 100 ml, above the 11.25 g per 100 ml 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 Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour pack accurate?
Yes — all 3 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour vegetarian?
Hershey's Milk Shake Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour 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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