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Organic Traditional Hot Chocolate, 16 OZ
beverages/tea
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Traditional Hot Chocolate, 16 OZ

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
2g
Protein
21g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this canister in the coffee & hot cocoa aisle or a seasonal winter display — a quick grab for cold nights, holiday gatherings, or cozy movie evenings. It feels nostalgic and indulgent, promising a smooth, comforting mug, but the high-sugar recipe and use of alkalized (Dutch-processed) cocoa reveal industrial processing and a formulation designed for consistent color, flavor and texture rather than minimal processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 16
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars21g
Protein2g
* 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, AND, *+COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI..

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?

This is a packaged, ready-to-use formulation with high added sugar and an industrially processed ingredient (alkalized cocoa); those characteristics are typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Organic Traditional Hot Chocolate, 16 OZ

When it comes to the Organic Traditional Hot Chocolate, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. It has some redeeming qualities, like being dairy-free and gluten-free. However, it does pack a sweet punch with 21 grams of sugar per serving, so it might not be the go-to for a health kick. It's all about balance — enjoy it as an occasional treat!

Perfect For

movie-night
storm-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingindulgentconvenient
$13.49
per package