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Kozy Shack Rice Pudding, Original
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Kozy Shack Rice Pudding, Original

Kozy Shack
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
4g
Protein
15g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kozy Shack Rice Pudding, Original (22 oz) is the familiar chilled dessert you’ll find in the refrigerated dessert aisle near chilled puddings, custards, and single-serve yogurts — often perched beside deli salads and ready-to-eat fruit cups. Packaged in a clear plastic tub with a branded lid and simple label art, it reads as a homestyle convenience item: comfort food in a grab-and-go format. Shoppers buy it for quick after-dinner treats, weekend brunches, or to tuck into kids’ lunchboxes as a nostalgic, ready-made dessert. The brand leans on old-fashioned, homey associations — “homestyle,” cozy evenings, and multi-generational appeal — targeting busy families and older adults who remember stovetop rice pudding. Label cues include a “reduced fat” dairy claim and a short ingredient list on paper, which can create a mild health halo despite it being a manufactured product; there’s no organic certification and the small-print “natural flavors” offers a processed-sounding reassurance. In plain terms, this is a factory-made, ready-to-eat refrigerated dessert made from milk, rice, sugar and small amounts of eggs and flavorings. Sensory notes: spoon-smooth, custardy milk with soft, tender rice grains, lightly sweet with a mild vanilla or dairy aroma from “natural flavors.” The tub invites a simple ritual — chill, peel, spoon — whether served warm at a family table or cold straight from the fridge on a movie night. It fits into American grocery culture as a convenient, comforting bridge between homemade nostalgia and modern convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Total Sugars15g
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,, Rice,, Sugar,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Eggs,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors..

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?

This ready-to-eat, factory-produced dessert contains added sugar and 'natural flavors' and is processed into a packaged refrigerated product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods). The ingredient list and industrial packaging indicate formulation and processing beyond simple culinary preparation.

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Common Questions about Kozy Shack Rice Pudding, Original

Well, healthy can be a bit subjective! The Kozy Shack Rice Pudding is relatively low in calories for a dessert at 130 per half-cup serving, but it does have 15 grams of sugar, which is on the higher side. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, it can be a comforting option, but it's not exactly a superfood!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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