Is Giant Hershey's Special Dark Midly Sweet Chocolate Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from animals and 3 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Description

Mildly sweet dark chocolate presents a cocoa-forward, restrained flavor with a smooth, firm texture that melts evenly. Common uses include snacking, baking, melting for sauces or coating confections, and portioning for recipes. Reviewers often note consistent taste, large-format value, and reliable performance in baking applications and ease of melting reported.

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Why it's not vegan

milk
milk fat
natural flavor
lecithin
chocolate

milk

Dietitian note

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

milk fat

natural flavor

lecithin

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Ingredients

Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Lecithin (soy), Pgpr, Natural Flavor. Contains: Milk, Soy.

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

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VegetarianMaybe

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.

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