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Cocoa Classics Cocoa Arctic White 12Ct
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Cocoa Classics Cocoa Arctic White 12Ct

Cocoa Classics
1.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
19g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cocoa Classics Cocoa Arctic White 12Ct is a small-format boxed confection you’d typically find in the candy and seasonal sweets aisle, stacked near hot cocoa mixes, single-serve drinking chocolates, and giftable candy assortments. The compact 1.25 oz pieces are usually individually wrapped inside a display-friendly box, making them an easy impulse buy at checkout or a shelf-stable treat on an endcap. This product fits occasions ranging from quick after-school snacks and road-trip stash to movie-night indulgences and winter holiday stockings. The brand positions itself as an accessible, nostalgic chocolate option — “classics” suggests comfort and familiarity — aimed at families and gift shoppers looking for affordable, sweet moments rather than gourmet chocolate connoisseurs. Packaging and label design often lean on indulgent imagery (creaminess, snowy white chocolate visuals) rather than health claims; you’ll see flavor-forward language but not organic or minimally processed certifications. Ingredient listings reveal a long roster of sugars, oils, dairy solids and emulsifiers; in plain language it’s a highly processed sweet designed for consistency and shelf life. Sensory notes: each bite is sweet and creamy with a quick melt from cocoa butter and coconut oil, a slightly grainy sweetness from dextrose and maltodextrin, and a fatty mouthfeel from mono- and diglycerides; cellulose gum and food starch add a faint pasty binder texture. Rituals around it are casual — popped into a mug of hot milk for an instant white cocoa, unwrapped for a quick candy fix, or arranged in holiday boxes. Overall it reads as an affordable, convenience-driven indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein1g
* 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

Sugar,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Coconut, Oil,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, White, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Cocoa, Butter,, Whole, Milk, Solids,, Dextrose,, Soy, Lecithin,, Artificial, Flavor),, Sodium, Caseinate,, Salt,, Cellulose, Gum,, Potassium, &, Sodium, Phosphate,, Dextrose,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavor,, Maltodextrin,, Food, Starch,, Gum, Acacia,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple refined ingredients (sugars, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin), industrial fats, emulsifiers and flavorings, indicating formulation and processing typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Cocoa Classics Cocoa Arctic White 12Ct

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals. Cocoa Arctic White has a fair amount of added sugars (18 grams per serving), so if you're watching your sugar intake, it might not be your best bet. However, it can definitely be a fun treat to enjoy occasionally, especially if you're craving something sweet and creamy!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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