Why do Hershey kisses taste like vomit?
Though chocolate companies won’t comment on their chocolate-making processes for proprietary reasons, the sour taste of Hershey’s which has been compared to vomit by more than one Brit probably results from a substance called butyric acid.
Is Hershey’s Kisses real chocolate?
In a statement, Hershey’s told TODAY that consumers love its products and all its candies are clearly labeled. It still offers real milk chocolate in Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and its classic chocolate bar.
Is Hershey’s made out of vomit?
Experts believe the butyric acid is produced when chocolate companies put their milk through a process called lipolysis to break down fatty acids in the milk. They also claim the butyric acid which gives vomit its acidic smell and taste gives American chocolate its tangy flavor.
What are the ingredients in Hershey’s?
Ingredients. Milk Chocolate [Sugar; Milk; Chocolate; Cocoa Butter; Milk Fat; Lecithin (Soy); PGPR; Natural Flavor]
Do Hershey kisses taste like vomit?
And some experts believe that’s because some companies such as Hershey’s puts its milk through a process called controlled lipolysis. This breaks down the fatty acids in the milk and produces butyric acid – the chemical that gives vomit its very distinctive smell and acrid taste.
Why does Hershey’s chocolate taste weird?
Why do some people detect a hint of vomit in the ubiquitous bar? Hershey’s chocolate reportedly contains butyric acid, which can also be found in parmesan cheese, sour yogurt and, yes, vomit. The chemical in return gives the chocolate a distinct tanginess rarely encountered in any other brand of chocolate.
Why does Hershey’s have butyric acid?
Experts believe the butyric acid is produced when chocolate companies put their milk through a process called lipolysis to break down fatty acids in the milk. They also claim the butyric acid which gives vomit its acidic smell and taste gives American chocolate its tangy flavor.