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Hu Kitchen Chocolate Cashew Butter with Vanilla Bean
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Hu Kitchen Chocolate Cashew Butter with Vanilla Bean

Hu
2.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
3g
Protein
8g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hu Kitchen Chocolate Cashew Butter with Vanilla Bean is a small-batch, single-serve chocolate nut butter that reads like a pantry-friendly indulgence aimed at the health-conscious shopper. You’d most often find it in the natural/organic or specialty foods aisle near other premium nut butters, cacao-based spreads, and paleo/snack bars — sometimes stocked on an endcap with refrigerated or temperature-sensitive “clean” products. It’s pitched for on-the-go breakfasts, coffee-shop-style toast at home, or as a travel snack for people who want a decadent but ingredient-simple treat. The brand positions itself as modern and wellness-focused: minimalist packaging, fair-trade and organic callouts, and messaging that appeals to millennials and wellness-curious consumers who prioritize “no refined sugar,” ethical sourcing, and clean-label simplicity. The label leans on health-halo terms — organic, Fairtrade ingredients, and “vanilla bean” — without child-focused graphics, so it reads as adult-friendly and premium rather than kid-targeted. In plain terms, the product is made by combining whole ingredients (cashew butter, cacao, cocoa butter, coconut sugar, vanilla, salt) into a shelf-stable spread — it’s processed to blend and stabilize flavors, not a raw single-ingredient food. Sensory notes: a glossy, thick spoonable texture with a velvety cocoa finish, a warm vanilla aroma, and a slight graininess or caramel note from unrefined coconut sugar; the cocoa butter gives a melt-in-your-mouth richness. Packaged in a compact single-serve jar/tub with a neutral, modern label, it’s often used as a small indulgence on toast, fruit, or straight from the jar during a mid-morning pick-me-up.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 2
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars8g16%
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, Cacao*,, Organic, Unrefined, Coconut, Sugar*,, Organic, Cashew, Butter*,, Organic, Cocoa, Butter*,, Organic, Vanilla, Bean*,, Sea, Salt., *, Certified, Fairtrade, Ingredients..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from recognizable whole-food ingredients but produced as a formulated spread with added sugar and cocoa butter, it fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed because it lacks industrial additives and artificial emulsifiers.

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Common Questions about Hu Kitchen Chocolate Cashew Butter with Vanilla Bean

The chocolate cashew butter is made with organic ingredients and no artificial additives, which is a nice bonus! It provides a decent amount of healthy fats from cashew butter and cacao, but it does have added sugars. So, while it's not a health food per se, it's a more wholesome treat compared to many other spreads out there.

Perfect For

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road-trip
movie-night

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