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Swiss Miss Triple Chocolate Dream Pudding
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Swiss Miss Triple Chocolate Dream Pudding

Swiss Miss
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
21g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Swiss Miss Triple Chocolate Dream Pudding arrives in a 24-ounce tub that reads like a convenience dessert: rich chocolate promises and familiar brand cues. In stores you'll most often find it in the refrigerated dairy or ready-to-eat dessert section near yogurts, single-serve puddings, and refrigerated chocolate desserts — sometimes also displayed on center-aisle endcaps with other comfort sweets. It suits quick weeknight treats, after-school snacks, and casual gatherings like movie nights or impromptu dessert courses at a weekend brunch. Brand positioning leans on approachable indulgence: Swiss Miss evokes nostalgia and family-friendly comfort, aimed at shoppers seeking an easy, recognizable chocolate option rather than artisanal or natural credentials. The label highlights “No high fructose corn syrup” and “No artificial sweeteners,” plus a statement about rBST-free milk practices, creating a mild health halo without organic or non-GMO certification and with small-print ingredient disclosures. Visuals are classic chocolate browns and happy copy aimed at parents and kids. Processing context: this is a highly processed, ready-made pudding combining dairy with stabilizers and emulsifiers for consistent texture and long shelf life. Sensory details: the pudding is smooth and creamy with a dense, velvety mouthfeel and an easy spoonable set; cocoa notes are enhanced by dark chocolate styling and a hint of coffee powder. Packaging is a plastic tub with a peel lid—designed for family sharing or portioning across several bowls. Rituals around it are casual: scoop into bowls, top with whipped cream or fruit, or eat straight from the container for a quick chocolate fix that feels like an affordable treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars18g36%
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

Nonfat, Milk,, Sugar,, Water,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Salt,, Color, Added,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Coffee, Powder,, Artificial, Flavors., CONTAINS:, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Color Added - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 (modified corn starch, hydrogenated coconut oil, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, alkalized cocoa) and is a ready-to-eat formulation, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Swiss Miss Triple Chocolate Dream Pudding

Calling the Triple Chocolate Dream Pudding 'healthy' really depends on your definition of health! With 150 calories per serving and 21 grams of sugar, it’s definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence every now and then, it fits the bill, but if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy this in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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