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A Mocha For Those Who Don’t Care For Coffee

Rick Bonino Food Editor

If a mocha cappuccino is a grown-up’s version of hot chocolate, then S&W’s new instant powdered mix is a kid’s version of mocha cappuccino.

Heavy on the cocoa, sugar and milk and light on the coffee flavor, it got mixed marks from The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel, with its strongest support coming from people who aren’t particularly fond of coffee. Marshmallows in your mocha, madame?

S&W Instant Mocha Cappuccino

Price: $5.25 for 16 ounces (makes 21 6-ounce servings).

Nutrition: 100 calories (no fat); 55 milligrams sodium per serving.

Taste: ***

Value: **

Comments: “More chocolate than coffee. Too watery. Starbucks need not worry!” - Sandi Kessler

“I like it! Good and chocolatey. Any coffee drink that smells like, but doesn’t taste like, coffee is a winner.” - Helen Span

, DataTimes MEMO: Products sampled by The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel are prepared in a test kitchen according to package directions. Panelists are not aware of a product’s brand name or price until after they have tasted it. Products are rated from one to five stars for taste and for value, based on quality compared to price.

Products sampled by The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel are prepared in a test kitchen according to package directions. Panelists are not aware of a product’s brand name or price until after they have tasted it. Products are rated from one to five stars for taste and for value, based on quality compared to price.