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Organic Traditional Hot Chocolate, 16 OZ
beverages/tea
📊 NOVA 3🌾 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 organic hot chocolate mix on the hot cocoa aisle or in a winter/holiday display, pulled out for chilly evenings, movie nights, or baking projects. It gives a nostalgic, comforting indulgence—an easy, sweet treat that recalls childhood mugs of cocoa. The use of alkalized (Dutch-processed) cocoa and finely milled sugar signals industrial processing to alter flavor, color, and solubility, pointing toward a packaged processed product rather than a whole-food ingredient.

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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The ingredient list is just sugar and alkalized cocoa—both industrially processed—but lacks the multiple additives, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers typical of ultra-processed formulations, so it fits NOVA group 3 (processed food).

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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
holiday-baking
storm-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
$13.49
per package