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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate, 10 Count, 10 Ounce
beverages/tea
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate, 10 Count, 10 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
3g
Protein
23g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this organic hot cocoa mix on the tea/coffee or hot-drink shelf and people often grab it for chilly nights, quick treats, or to stash in a storm-prep kit. It reads nostalgic and comforting — an indulgent, easy-to-make cup that leans on organic branding. The alkalized cocoa, powdered milk, sweetener and additives (xanthan gum, natural flavors) point to industrial processing designed for instant dissolution and smooth texture, a profile typical of ultraprocessed mixes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PACKET
Servings per Container: 10
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars23g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, NONFAT, DRY, MILK, ORGANIC, COCOA, POWDER, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI), CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SEA, SALT, CALCIUM, CARBONATE, XANTHAN, GUM, ORGANIC, NATURAL, FLAVORS, (ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, NATURAL, FLAVORS)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a pre-formulated powdered mix with high levels of added sugar plus processed ingredients (alkalized cocoa, nonfat dry milk) and additives like xanthan gum and natural flavors, characteristics consistent with NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate, 10 Count, 10 Ounce

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cocoa mix is organic and made with simple ingredients, which is a plus. However, it does have 23 grams of sugar per packet, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
storm-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenient
$4.79
per package