#PGPR January 30

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In January 2026, many of us will take part in the 30-Day Label Coach4aday Challenge. Each day we will share a label from a food product and share info about one of the ingredients. The goal is simple—read food labels, research unfamiliar ingredients, and become more intentional about what you’re putting into your body, building awareness that can lead to healthier, more mindful eating. Today my post is on a myth about PGPR found in many chocolate candies.

PGPR is the abbreviated name of polyglycerol polyricinoleate, also known as E476 in the European Union. It is an integral part of the making of chocolate found in many candy bars. Oil and water don’t mix naturally, so emulsifiers such as PGPR are added to better incorporate the fats found in cocoa butter or milk, improving the consistency and texture in the process.

Label-30 Day Challenge Guidelines

As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing an ingredient from a food label during the month of January.

1. Locate a label on a food product and research an ingredient you might not be familiar with.  
2. Share with a challenge partner if you have one what that ingredient is.
3. Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge

January 30th-PGPR

PGPR makes up less than 1% of the ingredients in many popular candy bars. A list is found below.

Common Chocolate Bars and Candy Containing PGPR

• Hershey’s: Milk Chocolate Bars, Symphony Milk Chocolate, Hershey’s Special Dark.
• Reese’s: Peanut Butter Cups.
• Mars, Inc.: Snickers, M&Ms.
• Cadbury: Dairy Milk (both US and British versions)