- Brand
- Hershey's
- Made by
- The Hershey Company
- Kind
- dessert syrup
- Barcode
- 34000003662
Hershey's
Hershey's Caramel Syrup
Pourable caramel-flavoured sundae syrup in a squeeze bottle.
Label check
- Synthetic dyesYellow 5, Yellow 6
- Corn syrupHigh fructose corn syrup, Corn syrup
- Artificial sweetenersNone listed
- Seed oilsNone listed
- PreservativesNone listed
Fails 2 of 5 standards. Read from the ingredient list below; what each check counts.
What was flagged, and the words it was read from
| Ingredient | Check | On the label as |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow 5 | Synthetic dyes | YELLOW 5 |
| Yellow 6 | Synthetic dyes | YELLOW 6 |
| High fructose corn syrup | Corn syrup | HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP |
| Corn syrup | Corn syrup | CORN SYRUP |
Ingredients as listed
Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk* (Skim Milk, Sugar), Water, Contains 2% or Less of: Disodium Phosphate, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Caramel Color, Xanthan Gum, Artificial Color (Yellow 6, Yellow 5)
Source: The Hershey Company’s product page, copied as published. Recipes change, and the pack you buy may print a newer list.
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