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Hunts Snack Pack Pudding 4 Pack, Sugar Free Chocolate
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Hunts Snack Pack Pudding 4 Pack, Sugar Free Chocolate

Snack Pack
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
120mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snack Pack Hunts Snack Pack Pudding 4 Pack, Sugar Free Chocolate is a shelf-stable, single-serve dessert found in the dry grocery aisle alongside other packaged puddings, gelatin cups, shelf-stable yogurts and grab-and-go snack packs. Store placement often sits near kids' lunchbox items and convenience snacks rather than fresh dairy. Occasions: it is pitched for lunchboxes, quick after-dinner treats, travel and office snacks where refrigeration is limited. Brand positioning: Snack Pack trades on nostalgia and family-friendly convenience, targeting parents and busy households who want a familiar kid-oriented treat but with a lower-calorie or sugar-free twist; marketing leans into classic flavors and ‘zero sugar’ benefits to appeal to health-conscious shoppers and those on low-sugar diets. Label characteristics: bold claims like zero sugar, no preservatives and ‘‘made with real nonfat milk’ create a health-halo; packaging uses bright, playful graphics familiar to children, but there is no organic or clean-label certification. Processing context: this product is highly processed — it relies on sugar alcohols, intense sweeteners, modified starches, emulsifiers and stabilizers to create texture and shelf stability. Sensory details: the chocolate pudding is smooth and creamy with a glossy surface, slightly thinner than refrigerated custard because of stabilizers and palm oil; sweetness has a cooling or different aftertaste from maltitol and high-intensity sweeteners. Packaging is a 4-pack of plastic cups with peel-back lids designed for single-portion convenience; the ritual is peel, spoon, enjoy — often eaten straight from the cup at school, work or in the car. Overall it sits at the intersection of convenience, nostalgia and diet-conscious positioning in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein1g
* 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

Water,, Maltitol,, Nonfat, Milk*,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Palm, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Salt,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Carrageenan,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Artificial, Flavors., *, Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Sugar..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltitol, sucralose, modified corn starch, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, palm oil) and is formulated for shelf stability, fitting the ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Hunts Snack Pack Pudding 4 Pack, Sugar Free Chocolate

The Snack Pack pudding is low in sugar and calories, which can be appealing if you're looking for a sweet treat without the guilt. However, calling it 'healthy' can depend on your dietary goals. If you’re aiming for whole foods or high protein, this might not fit the bill. It’s all about balance!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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