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Grandson Claims Reese's Ditched Milk Chocolate
27 Feb
Summary
- Founder's grandson alleges Reese's changed ingredients, impacting taste.
- Specific seasonal items, not classic cups, are reportedly affected.
- Consumers report a decline in taste and texture over the years.
Brad Reese, grandson of the candy company's founder, has voiced significant disappointment regarding recent changes to Reese's products. He claims that select items have replaced milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with crème-style fillings, deviating from the brand's original formulation.
Reese specifically cited a bag of Reese's Unwrapped Chocolate Peanut Butter Crème Mini Hearts, describing the taste as "not edible" and lacking traditional ingredients. He expressed devastation at seeing the brand's identity altered by such formulation decisions.
Online discussions reflect similar sentiments, with many social media users agreeing that Reese's candies no longer taste the same as they did decades ago. Some consumers reported that the candies taste "waxy" or have a different texture, leading to a disappointing experience.
A spokesperson for Hershey's, the parent company, has asserted that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are manufactured using the same methods as always. The company noted that product line expansions involve recipe adjustments for new shapes and sizes, while emphasizing the consistent quality of the chocolate and peanut butter combination.
