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Swiss Miss White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
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Swiss Miss White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

Swiss Miss
11.04 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
26g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Swiss Miss White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix is a familiar boxed, single-serve powdered drink mix you’ll find in the hot cocoa and instant beverages aisle, shelved near other cocoa mixes, instant coffees, tea sachets and seasonal baking mixes. Packaged as multiple single envelopes inside a branded box, it reads as a convenient, family-friendly treat for cold evenings or quick sweet snacks. Shoppers reach for it on grocery trips for comfort foods, back-to-school lunchboxes, movie-night supplies, or storm-prep because it stores easily and makes a warm drink with only hot water or milk. Brand positioning leans on nostalgia and approachable indulgence: Swiss Miss projects a long-standing, comforting American heritage that targets families, parents of school-age kids, and anyone seeking an easy, cozy ritual. The label highlights kid-friendly cues and health halos like gluten-free and 99.9% caffeine-free while also touting no artificial preservatives and 'natural flavors,' though it is not organic and lists milk on the allergen panel. In plain processing context, this is a highly processed powdered mix that combines dairy-derived ingredients with refined sugars, modified proteins and emulsifiers. Sensory details: when made, it gives a sweet, creamy white‑chocolate flavor with a smooth but slightly starchy mouthfeel from maltodextrin and powdered dairy; sweetness is prominent (about 26 g sugar per envelope), and a light cocoa-like aroma is replaced by confectionary vanilla/white chocolate notes. Usage is ritualistic—open an envelope, pour into a mug, add hot water or milk, stir, and savor a quick, warming comfort beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Total Sugars26g
Added Sugars18g36%
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,, Modified, Whey,, Corn, Syrup,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Nonfat, Milk,, Tapioca, Maltodextrin,, Less, Than, 2%, Of:, Dipotassium, Phosphate,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Titanium, Dioxide,, Natural, Flavor,, Milk, Distillate,, Cream,, Lactic, Acid., CONTAINS:, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Titanium Dioxide - 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 whey, maltodextrin, hydrogenated oil, mono- and diglycerides, titanium dioxide, 'natural flavors') and is formulated as a ready-to-mix powdered product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Swiss Miss White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

Well, that really depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' It has some sugar and calories, so if you’re watching your intake, it might not be the best choice for a daily drink. But if you’re looking for a cozy treat on a chilly day, it’s definitely a fun option!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
storm-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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