Hershey Reese's Pieces bag

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Why this score

• Capped: contains Hydrogenated Vegetable OilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• Capped: contains Corn Syrup Solidsadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Yellow 5 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Yellow 6 lakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Red 40 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Brilliant Blue FCF LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 53 g (−1.5); high saturated fat 20 g (−1.5) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (21)

• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 8Partially Defatted PeanutsWhole food legume, minimally processed, retains nutritional value
• 2Hydrogenated Vegetable OilCreates trans fats, strongly associated with cardiovascular health risks
• 5Soybean OilPlant-based oil; polyunsaturated, likely refined and processed.
• 3Corn Syrup SolidsHighly processed sweetener; offers little nutritional value.
• 3DextroseRefined sugar, high glycemic index, minimal nutritional value
• 3Palm kernel oilHigh saturated fat content, environmental concerns, linked to inflammation
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 2Yellow 5 LakeArtificial colorant; some studies associate with hyperactivity in children
• 2Yellow 6 lakeSynthetic dye; potential allergen; artificial coloring agent
• 2Red 40 LakeArtificial colorant; FDA approved but controversial
• 2Brilliant Blue FCF LakeSynthetic colorant; potential hyperactivity concerns in sensitive individuals.
• 6modified corn starchChemically treated starch; processed thickener with altered digestibility properties.
• 5Confectioner's glazeResinous coating; processed additive for shine and preservation.
• 7Lecithin soyNaturally derived emulsifier; processed but generally safe in typical amounts
• 5VanillinSynthetic flavoring, safe but not a whole food source
• 7Carnauba waxPlant-derived wax; food gloss/coating; generally safe.
• 8MilkNatural source of protein, calcium, and vitamin D; minimally processed
• 9PeanutsWhole food, rich in protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients
• 7SoyPlant-based protein source; minimally processed unless highly refined

Allergens

Contains: milk, peanuts, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.

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