Cacao drink powder by Van Houten

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Cacao drink powder

by Van Houten 1kg e in Instant chocolate powders Barcode 7340161402040
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Cacao drink powder by Van Houten provides 370 kcal per 100 g, with 73 g of sugars and 8.5 g of protein. That is 61% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Instant chocolate powders category and comes in a 1kg e pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2 g · Low
Saturated fat
1.3 g · Low
Sugars
73 g · High
Salt
1.2 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 370 kcal 299 +24%
Total fat 2 g 5.5 −64%
Saturated fat 1.3 g 3.2 −60%
Carbohydrates 75 g 53.1 +41%
Total sugars 73 g 45.5 +61%
Added sugars 58.2 g 45.8 +27%
Protein 8.5 g 6.9 +23%
Salt 1.2 g 0.3 +262%

Category average across 678 Instant chocolate powders products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other instant chocolate powders

Calories lower 41%
Sugars higher 26%
Salt higher 6%
Saturated fat lower 31%
Protein top 20%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sucre, lactosérum en poudre (_lait_), cacao maigre en poudre (16%), _lait_ écrémé en poudre, antiagglomérant (E341), sel, arome.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 1

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
1kg e
Sold in
France
Barcode
7340161402040

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cacao drink powder?

Cacao drink powder contains 370 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Cacao drink powder?

Cacao drink powder has 73 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cacao drink powder healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Cacao drink powder vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Cacao drink powder contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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