What is this food?
A UHT (shelf-stable) chocolate-flavored drink. It’s usually a ready-to-drink beverage or used as a quick chocolate drink at home.
Why it matters to health
This drink can be an easy treat, but per 100g it has about 10.9g sugar and 11.8g carbohydrates, with 1.27g saturated fat and 22mg sodium. The cholesterol is low (7mg), but the main thing to watch is the sugar and saturated fat—especially if you’re having it often alongside your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks a day. Choosing it in smaller portions and not every day helps keep your overall daily sugar and fat balanced.
Healthier tips
- Keep it as an occasional snack, not a daily habit.
- Try a smaller serving (e.g., half cup to 1 cup depending on the label) and pair it with something filling like fruit or plain yogurt to help balance your snack.
- When possible, choose less-sweet versions or drinks with lower sugar.
- Check the label: if sugar is high, treat it like a dessert—enjoy it after meals rather than on an empty stomach.
- For your daily routine: aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks; use this drink to replace a snack, not add an extra one.
Common Filipino dishes
Chocolate drink (UHT), champorado, hot chocolate, chocolate milkshake, chocolate pudding