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Kozy Shack Pudding, Chocolate
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Kozy Shack Pudding, Chocolate

Kozy Shack
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
4g
Protein
22g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kozy Shack Chocolate Pudding in a 22 oz tub is the kind of chilled, grab-and-go dessert you find in the refrigerated dairy aisle alongside yogurts, custards and other ready-to-eat refrigerated desserts (sometimes near the deli’s grab-and-go cases). It reads as a convenience dessert for quick finishes to weeknight meals, an after-school or movie-night staple, or a last-minute contribution to potlucks and picnics. The brand leans on a homestyle, nostalgic positioning — an old-fashioned pudding turned supermarket staple — that appeals to parents seeking familiar comfort foods and to adults chasing childhood flavors. Packaging is simple and family-friendly: a plastic tub with a peelable lid and a paper sleeve showing a homey photo of chocolate pudding, not flashy kid-cartoon branding. Label claims like 'reduced fat milk' and 'natural flavors' create a mild health halo without organic or non-GMO certifications. On the inside, the pudding is spoonable and creamy with a dense, slightly gelled set from thickeners; the cocoa processed with alkali gives a mellow chocolate colour and mellow flavor, while sugar keeps it distinctly sweet. Texture is smooth but slightly stabilized rather than the looser set of freshly made custard. Folks typically eat it chilled straight from the tub, portion it into bowls, or top it with whipped cream or cookies as a quick ritualized treat. From a processing view, it’s a manufactured refrigerated dessert that uses added starches and stabilizers to maintain shelf-stable texture and consistent flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars22g
Added Sugars17g34%
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,, Modified, Tapioca, Starch,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Salt,, Carrageenan,, Natural, Flavors..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list includes industrial additives (modified tapioca starch, carrageenan, natural flavors) and processed cocoa, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it aligns with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Kozy Shack Pudding, Chocolate

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! Kozy Shack pudding is a treat that's higher in sugar than other snacks, with 22 grams of total sugars per serving. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence that satisfies your chocolate cravings, this pudding can fit into a balanced diet, but it's not exactly a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
storm-prep

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