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Swiss Miss Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix With Marshmallows, 1.38 oz., 8-Count Envelopes
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Swiss Miss Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix With Marshmallows, 1.38 oz., 8-Count Envelopes

Swiss Miss
11.04 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
27g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Swiss Miss Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix with Marshmallows is a familiar, family-oriented boxed mix sold as eight single-serve envelopes. On a typical U.S. grocery trip you’ll find it in the coffee & tea or hot beverages aisle, often shelved near other instant cocoa packets, hot chocolate tins, and breakfast items — sometimes adjacent to baking mixes or kids’ beverages. It’s positioned as a comforting, kid-friendly indulgence for at-home moments: quick morning treats, after-school warmups, chilly evening mugs, or a last-minute dusting of sweetness during holiday baking. The brand leans into nostalgia and everyday warmth, marketed to parents and households that want an easy, dependable cocoa experience rather than a gourmet or specialty product. The label leans on comforting health halos — “made with real cocoa,” “gluten free,” and claims of no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, flavors or colors — even though the ingredient list contains added sugars, syrups, emulsifiers, and hydrogenated oil. There is no organic certification. In plain terms it’s a highly processed powdered mix with added stabilizers and emulsifiers, designed for convenience and shelf stability. Sensory notes: fine chocolatey powder that dissolves into a sweet, creamy drink, topped by tiny soft marshmallows that puff and melt; sweetness is prominent with a milky mouthfeel when prepared with water or richer when made with milk. Packaging is lightweight cardboard with eight tear-open envelopes, supporting single-serve ritual — rip, pour, stir, top with marshmallows — making it easy to prepare in a mug at home, at school events, or on-the-go when hot water is available.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars27g
Added Sugars24g48%
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

Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Modified, Whey,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Nonfat, Milk,, Marshmallows, (Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Gelatin,, Natural, Flavor),, Less, Than, 2%, Of:, Salt,, Dipotassium, Phosphate,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Natural, Flavor., CONTAINS:, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, hydrogenated oil, modified starches, emulsifiers, processed cocoa, and 'natural flavors') and is formulated as a ready-to-mix packaged product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Swiss Miss Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix With Marshmallows, 1.38 oz., 8-Count Envelopes

The healthiness of Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix really depends on your personal health goals. It does contain added sugars and is relatively high in calories for a single serving, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, it might not be your best bet. However, as an occasional treat, it can definitely hit the spot!

Perfect For

movie-night
storm-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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