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Kozy Shack French Vanilla Pudding
Dairy
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Kozy Shack French Vanilla Pudding

Kozy Shack
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
4g
Protein
16g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kozy Shack French Vanilla Pudding is a familiar sight in the refrigerated desserts aisle, usually stacked near other ready-to-eat dairy treats like yogurts, cottage pudding cups, and refrigerated custards. Packaged in a multi-serve plastic tub with a simple label and soft, homey imagery, it reads like a straightforward comfort dessert: creamy, pale yellow pudding with a mild vanilla aroma. The texture is smooth and slightly dense — spoonable straight from the tub — with a tender mouthfeel thanks to milk and rice-based thickening. You’ll spot it on family grocery runs, picked for weeknight desserts, potluck contributions, or as a convenient snack for kids after school. It also fits cozy occasions such as movie night or an easy weekend brunch component when paired with fresh fruit or cookies. Kozy Shack positions itself as a heritage, homestyle brand that leans into nostalgia and “real milk” cues; its marketing typically targets families and shoppers seeking a simple, familiar indulgence rather than a gourmet treat. Labels often emphasize natural-sounding elements (reduced fat milk, eggs, natural flavors) which create a light “real/wholesome” halo, though you won’t find organic certification on this standard item. In plain terms, the pudding is produced industrially — milk and sugar are blended with rice and small amounts of flavor and color, heated, cooled, and packaged for shelf-stable refrigeration. Rituals around it are casual: scoop with a spoon into bowls, top with cinnamon or fruit, or eat straight from the container for quick comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein4g
* 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

Reduced, Fat, Milk,, Sugar,, Rice,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Eggs,, Natural, Flavors,, Salt,, Annatto, Extract, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

Although the ingredient list is short and milk-based, the product is an industrially formulated ready-to-eat dessert containing added sugar, natural flavors, and coloring, characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The manufacturing and inclusion of flavoring/color additives place it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Kozy Shack French Vanilla Pudding

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' It has a decent amount of protein for a dessert and is lower in fat compared to regular puddings, but it does have 16 grams of sugar per serving. So, if you're looking for a sweet treat in moderation, it can fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
back-to-school

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