What is Mexican Hot Chocolate? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Mexican Hot Chocolate?

Mexican hot chocolate is made by warming milk with chocolate, sugar and spices. These spices specifically include cinnamon and cayenne. The beverage is served hot and tastes chocolatey, sweet and spicy. This full flavored version of hot chocolate has a light brown color and a thin consistency.

What does Mexican Hot Chocolate Taste Like?

Sweet

Ingredients

whole milk

Whole milk is a full fat cow's milk. Milk comes from a cow and is pasteurized and sold as a liquid dairy product. Whole milk is white and has a very thin viscosity. Whole milk has 3.25% milk fat in it and a rich and creamy flavor with a hint of sweetness. It is served as a beverage and is used extensively in cooking and baking as a liquid.

chocolate

Chocolate is made from fermented and dried cocoa beans. There are many steps involved in making chocolate. The final result is a firm product that melts easily with warmth and is varying shades of brown, due to the amount of cocoa in the chocolate. Milk chocolate is paler than bittersweet chocolate and has a higher sugar content. The flavor is sweet, nutty and has an earthy quality. It has a unique flavor, unlike any other.

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

cinnamon ground

Ground cinnamon is a fine aromatic powder made from the bark of the cinnamon tree, also known as cassia; another variety. The bark is peeled from the tree, dried and ground into the warm brown powder that is known as cinnamon. The flavor is spicy, warm and sweet and savory at the same time. It is extremely popular in many cuisines and common in American desserts.

vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is a flavoring used in baked goods, candies and drinks. It is made by infusing alcohol with vanilla pods or beans. This mixture sits for some months and is then strained. It is also extracted using heat and alcohol. The result of either is a thin brown liquid that smells and tastes like vanilla. It has a rich and gentle sweetness to its flavor.

cayenne pepper

Cayenne is a small and moderately hot chili pepper. When mature it is bright red in color and has a thin tapered body that is between 2-3 inches long. On the Scoville heat scale for hot peppers it is considered 'scorching'. Cayenne has a crunch to it when raw, though is best cooked to reduce the heat of the plant, it is also sold as a powder. This hot pepper is used commonly in Central and South America, as well as Africa.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 fl oz29.57g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	46kcal	2%
Fats	2g	7%
Sat. fats	1g	13%
Mono. Fats	1g	6%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	6g	6%
Sugars	5g	29%
Fiber	1g	10%
Proteins	1g	4%
Cholesterol	2mg	2%
Sodium	15mg	2%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Mexican Hot Chocolate?

1 fl oz of Mexican Hot Chocolate contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Mexican Hot Chocolate?

1 fl oz of Mexican Hot Chocolate contains 6 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Mexican Hot Chocolate?

1 fl oz of Mexican Hot Chocolate contains 2 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Mexican Hot Chocolate?

1 fl oz of Mexican Hot Chocolate contains 5 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Mexican Hot Chocolate?

There are 46 calories in 1 fl oz of Mexican Hot Chocolate.