Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Hershey's Remake of 'The Great American Chocolate Bar'

The Hershey Company's (HSY) iconic milk chocolate bar is getting a makeover after 120 years. The confectionery giant is undergoing a multi-year plan to overhaul all of its products which will ultimately contain "simple and easy-to-understand" ingredients.

"It all starts with the consumer changing. They're really involved in what they're eating and they want to know the ingredients in their foods. And, we want to be out in front of that," said Will Papa, Vice President and Chief Research & Development Officer at The Hershey Company, who's been at the forefront of this new transition.

Hershey's massive product renovation will be inclusive, starting with its most iconic brands.

"Job one is the Hershey's bar," says Papa. "Then Hershey's Kisses and Reese's."

He says they never used high-fructose corn syrup in the classic Hershey's bar, but are removing other ingredients consumers won't recognize.

"We're removing PGPR (Polyglycerol polyricinoleate) and vanillin from our chocolate bars by the end of the year."

PGPR is an emulsifier derived from castor bean oil and often used to improve processing characteristics of chocolate. An emulsifier is an ingredient that is typically used in food production as a way to keep fat and water from separating in the product.

"It's basically used to help make the product stay together and plays a huge role in molding the chocolate."

Vanillin is a common artificial ingredient obtained from plant-derived materials, which provides a "vanilla flavoring" to foods.

"We're replacing it with natural vanilla. A lot of these ingredients pre-date me. Some of the artificial ingredients help make the products easier to manufacture. Easier to mold and flow better. Historically, artificial ingredients can be more consistent, too. You can deliver more of a consistent product with them. So, the big challenge with real vanilla is its variability in delivering the same product consistently."

Lady - formerly SH Eastedie

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

OMG REALLY, Hershey is the best tasting chocolate out there, Geez I hope it doesn't taste any different!

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Yes I do.

I like the kind with nuts.
I also like most Hersey and Reese's products.


I even like the Hersey Dark Cocoa.

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Yes, Hersheys is good. I went to Hershey PA when I was young the whole town was chocolate themed. Seeing vats of hundreds of gallons of melted chocolate poured around is awe inspiring.

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

It sure is Kat!
My mom bought me the crystal Hershey Kiss & I loved it! I love Hershey Kisses!

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Hershey with almonds is in my top five candy bars

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Dark.

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Yes , especially Reeses Peanut Butter Cups.

Laurel Hoberg

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Definitely LOVE Hershey's Chocolates --- especially their syrup in milk, Kisses (Dark Chocolate) and Hershey Bars! I'm also a fan of the Lindt Dark Chocolate.

Re: Do you like Hersey’s Chocolate?

Yes, I do . I hope (in Canada) that they don't change it too much.