Dulces y Endulzantes

Hershey's chocolate candy

Hershey's chocolate candy
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Ingredient Information

Name

Hershey's chocolate candy

Category

Dulces y Endulzantes

Popularity

13 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Hershey's Chocolate Candy is a popular and delicious sweet made primarily with high-quality chocolate. This candy stands out for its smooth and creamy texture, resulting from the blend of cocoa, sugar, and milk, which gives it its characteristic sweet and intense flavor.

Origin: The Hershey's brand comes from the United States, founded in 1894 by Milton S. Hershey. It is one of the most recognized chocolate companies worldwide, and its candies are a versatile ingredient in baking, frequently used to decorate desserts, fill cakes, or simply to be enjoyed as a sweet snack.

Properties: Hershey's chocolate candies provide quick energy due to their sugar and fat content. Additionally, they contain small amounts of antioxidants derived from cocoa, which can support cardiovascular health when consumed in moderation. In recipes, their easy handling and melting properties make them suitable for use in sauces, toppings, and fillings for various preparations.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: Although "bombón de chocolate Hershey's" is the most common name, in some countries they may also be called tableta de chocolate (when presented in bar form), chocolatina (in Mexico and Central America), or simply bombón or chocolate when referring to this type of sweet.

Nutritional Properties

35mg
sodium
40mg
calcium
6mcg
folate
1.2mg
iron
180mg
potassium
20g
sugars
220
calories
2g
protein
5mg
cholesterol
50mcg
vitamin a
0mg
vitamin c
0g
trans fat
13g
total fat
1g
dietary fiber
8g
saturated fat
25g
total carbohydrates

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