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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Tipoffs welcome: the mystery of the blunted Hershey's Kisses

Hershey’s Kisses are shown missing their famous tips
Hershey’s Kisses have started to emerge minus their famous tips. Photograph: Matt Rourke/AP

Bakers in the US have been complaining that something is amiss with Hershey’s Kisses.

The dollop-shaped chocolate’s trademark tips have been mysteriously missing from batches around the country.

Bakers have taken to social media to complain that the lopped-off tops are ruining the look of their holiday treats. Without their points, the chocolate candies are left with flat tops.

Fans of the chocolate have also complained on Twitter about the abnormality.

The Hershey Company responded to the disgruntled bakers after hearing of a Facebook post by the Wedding Cookie Table Community group that detailed the problem.

Company spokesman Jeff Beckman told the Lebanon Daily News the company was reviewing the issue.

In a statement to Business Insider Beckman said: “There are a lot variables involved in food production, which creates the variability in how a finished product looks.

“They are looking at how to tighten up the variability to deliver a better consumer experience.”

The company has yet to explain what’s causing the missing tips.

Associated Press contributed to this report

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