[Ahorsesoul]

I received this form Nestle's today:

October 1, 2009
Thank you for taking the time to contact Nestlé® Hot Cocoa Mix regarding your gluten concerns. We welcome questions and comments from loyal consumers such as yourself and appreciate this opportunity to assist you.

All flavors as of 6/2008 include statement: Made on equipment that also processes soy and wheat.

At Nestlé, we are dedicated to you and your family throughout every phase of your lives. Your feedback is valuable to us, as it helps us to improve our products and services.

We appreciate your interest in our products and hope you will visit our website often for the latest information on our products and promotions.

Sincerely,
Beverly Watson
Consumer Response Representative
Ref #:17015082

[ChemistMama]

Ahorsesoul, on Oct 2 2009, 03:46 PM, said:

All flavors as of 6/2008 include statement: Made on equipment that also processes soy and wheat.
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Ref #:17015082

Thanks for letting us know. I switched to Swiss Miss a few years ago when Nestle changed their ingredients and started adding sucralose to their regular hot cocoa mix. Ick! If I wanted Splenda in there I'd buy the diet version, thank you!

[homemaker]

Does anyone know a gluten-free cocoa mix?

[homemaker]

I am switching to Swiss Miss....for sure...

[Michelle1234]

I use 100% Nestles powdered cocoa and add plain sugar. Can be added to milk or water. Taste's great and no nasty chemicals. Only slightly more trouble than ripping open a mix bag as you have to dip the spoon into the cocoa and then a different spoon into the sugar. This is the way we used to make it in the girl scouts when I was a kid. I don't use vanilla but the recipes below do.

I have two containers of the 100% cocoa and neither says it is processed on equipment that also processes wheat and I've never had a reaction to my hot cocoa.

Here is a slightly more complicated recipe. Since your looking for a mix this may not be for you.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/beverage/favor...coa-recipe.html

Here is Nestles own recipe that will give you the ratio of cocoa to sugar if you want to prepare your own mix.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/beverage/nestl...coa_recipe.html
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
4 cups milk, divided use
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 whipped cream or miniature marshmallows (optional)

1. Combine sugar and cocoa in medium saucepan; stir. Gradually stir in 1/3 cup milk to make a smooth paste; stir in remaining milk.
2. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired, before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Of course I just put milk in a mug, add sugar and cocoa and put the whole thing in the microwave until hot.

Cheers! (with little marshmallows on top)
Michelle

[SGWhiskers]

You can also add a splash of vanilla to a bunch of sugar, mix very well and then add the right amount of chocolate powder mix again and reseal in a bigger container. Also, consider adding your mini marshmallows and you are all set. Cheaper, safer, and yummier.

[foodiegurl]

Abeulita, Mexican hot chocolate, imported by Nestle is gluten-free, and delicious!!!

**But only the disk format is, the powder form is NOT gluten-free.