chocolate m&m's

The barcode 5000159603461 is associated with Mars, Incorporated’s plain chocolate M&M’s (plain milk chocolate-coated candies). Below are key details based on available data:

Product Identification

• Brand: Mars Wrigley (formerly Mars, Inc.)
• Product Type: Plain (milk chocolate) M&M’s (not peanut, peanut butter, or other flavors)
• Packaging: Typically sold in 1.69 oz (48g) or 2.27 oz (64g) bags, though sizes may vary by region.
• Country of Origin: Manufactured in the U.S. (for U.S. markets) or other Mars facilities (e.g., Mexico, Canada, or Europe for regional sales).

Nutritional & Ingredient Highlights

• Key Ingredients: Sugar, cocoa butter, milk fat, nonfat milk, chocolate, lecithin (emulsifier), artificial flavors, and red, yellow, and blue dyes (FD&C Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1).
• Allergens: Contains milk and may be processed in facilities with peanuts and tree nuts.
• Health Considerations:
  • High in sugar and fat; not recommended as a primary dietary staple.
  • Contains artificial dyes (though Mars has phased out some dyes in certain markets, this barcode likely refers to older formulations).
  • No artificial trans fats (as of recent Mars formulations).
  • Gluten-free but not certified (cross-contamination risk in facilities).