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Chocolate Syrup
Hershey's
Barcode 03431209
CAUTIONIs Chocolate Syrup safe?
Chocolate Syrup by Hershey's is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
High Fructose Corn Syrupmedium
Banned or restricted in: EU (tax/restricted)
EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.
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Full ingredient list
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, COCOA, 2% POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), SALT, XANTHAN GUM, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).
Common questions
Is Chocolate Syrup banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Chocolate Syrup is currently legal to sell in the US. However, High Fructose Corn Syrup is banned or restricted in other regions: High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)).
Which ingredients in Chocolate Syrup are flagged?
High Fructose Corn Syrup: EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.
What does the CAUTION rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Chocolate Syrup?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Hu Dark Chocolate Bar Simple (Hu), Alter Eco Organic Dark Chocolate (Alter Eco), Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bars 12-pack (Endangered Species). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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