Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows in Hot Cocoa

Is instant hot chocolate a good source of calcium?

Although you shouldn't depend on instant hot chocolate for your calcium needs, some brands contain about 4 percent of your daily requirement and even higher amounts of potassium and iron. If what goes into your hot chocolate is important to you, read the back of the box for all nutritional information.

Does instant hot chocolate contain milk, soy, or wheat?

If you read the nutritional information on the back of the package, you'll find that instant hot chocolate does contain milk in the form of "dairy solids" or "nonfat milk." Although instant hot chocolate typically doesn't contain soy or wheat, the label sometimes says, "may contain soy, wheat." This is because some brands process their hot chocolate in facilities that produce soy or wheat products.

Does instant hot chocolate with marshmallows expire?

Because instant hot chocolate contains dried dairy products, it can lose freshness over time. Always check for rips or tears in hot chocolate containers, boxes, or packets. To determine how long your hot chocolate will keep, look for the use-by date on the package.