ASK ABUELITA™: IS ABUELITA HOT CHOCOLATE GLUTEN FREE

Caffeine is naturally present in chocolate products at low levels.

Yes, ABUELITA™ products are made with cacao. Cacao beans naturally contain low levels of theobromine.

For optimum quality, all ABUELITA™ products should be consumed by the printed "Best if Used By" date. For optimum shelf life:

1. Store all ABUELITA™ products in a cool, dry, odorless place.
2. Tablets and Marqueta: Once opened, store unused portion in a tightly sealed container for 15-18 months as printed on package.
3. Granulated: Store unopened packs for up to 9 months as printed on box.

After prepared, all ABUELITA™ products should be consumed immediately.

ABUELITA™ is not gluten free. Please refer to the product label for the most accurate nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information.

There are no nuts included in ABUELITA™. However, the manufacturing site does produce other products with tree nuts, peanuts, egg, milk and wheat. Please refer to the product label for the most accurate allergen information.

Tablets and Marqueta ABUELITA™ may contain milk. Please refer to the product label for the most accurate nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information.

ABUELITA™ products are not certified Kosher.

ABUELITA™ products are not certified Halal.

All ABUELITA™ products contain cinnamon flavor.

All ABUELITA™ products can be prepared with dairy milk or non-dairy alternatives.

ABUELITA™ products may contain milk. Please refer to the product label for the most accurate nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information.

• Tablets:

  Melt 1 tablet in 4 cups of milk over medium heat. Stir with whisk until the tablet is dissolved and your hot chocolate is deliciously frothy.

• Granulated:

  Dissolve 1½ heaping tablespoons (or one packet) of granulated mix in 1 cup of hot milk and enjoy.

• Marqueta:

  Add ½ a Marqueta Bar to 4 cups of hot milk.

• Instant:

  Dissolve 1 packet of Instant Hot Chocolate Mix in 1 mug of hot water and enjoy.

ABUELITA™ tablets are meant to be dissolved in hot or boiling milk or non-dairy alternatives. However, flecks of chocolate may surface while mixing. This is part of the authentic appeal of Mexican-style hot chocolate.

Instant Hot Chocolate ABUELITA™ envelopes can be prepared with water. Tablets, Marqueta and Granulated ABUELITA™ can be prepared with dairy milk or non-dairy alternatives.

ABUELITA™ tablets are meant to be melted in a saucepan with milk over medium heat until they are dissolved and ready to drink.

Melt 1 tablet in 4 cups of milk over medium heat. Stir with whisk until the tablet is dissolved and your hot chocolate is deliciously frothy.

"Abuelita" is a Spanish term of endearment for grandmothers, which literally translates to "little grandmother". It's used by Spanish-speakers everywhere to affectionately call their grandmas.

ABUELITA™ is an authentic Mexican brand, tracing its origins back to 1919 when the González Barragán brothers founded Fábrica de Chocolates La Azteca in Veracruz, Mexico, specializing in hot chocolate. In 1939, the Chocolate ABUELITA™ brand was born. Nestle acquired La Azteca in 1995, allowing consumers to enjoy Mexican-made ABUELITA™ Tablets and Granulated Mix around the world.

ABUELITA™ Tablets, Granulated and Marqueta are made in the Nestlé Mexico plant in Toluca. ABUELITA™ Instant Hot Chocolate is made in the U.S. and Canada with globally sourced ingredients.

Sara García, known as the grandmother of Mexican cinema, has graced our packaging for over 40 years. She represents the spirit of ABUELITA™—one of warmth, family, and loving indulgence.

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Mexican hot chocolate has a different taste than other hot chocolates, as it has a bold chocolate taste and incorporates spices and flavors like cinnamon. Its unique tablet form creates a frothy and rich drinking experience. It is a key part of traditions in Mexican culture, where hot chocolate is consumed alongside sweet breads like conchas or Rosca de Reyes, or with tamales.