Diet Food Reviews
General Foods International On the Go Cafe Mocha (Sugar Free)
By: | Jun 17, 2008
Hi. My name is Tanya, and I think I might be addicted to coffee. I know I'm supposed to say I AM addicted - but I'm not quite there yet. In the past few months, I have cut down drastically, but then I had to go purchase General Foods International On the Go Cafe Mocha. I was attracted to packaging and since it's supposed to be sugar free, I thought I would write a review. Little did I know that this would end up being the delicious delight that it was - see it's even causing me to use alliterations in my writing. Luckily this is not strictly "coffee" - more of a coffee beverage - so it doesn't count ... right?!
At first flance, it doesn't look like anything special just brown powder. I heated some water in my fancy-schmancy electric kettle (very 21st century), and then proceeded to add water to the mug. The first sign that General Foods put a lot of thought into this beverage was the sizzling... shhh sound that I heard when the water hit the cafe mocha powder, giving off that coffee shop vibe (how very 21st century of General Foods). One sip was enough to send me searching for a blanket, a good movie and a comfy spot on the couch to vegetate in. Something about this coffee made me want to get comfortable and enjoy every sip. The flavors are well balanced between light coffee taste and slightly sweet - very good especially for a packaged food product and not something made by a barista. And this is perfect for people who are not heavy coffee drinkers.
A box of General Foods International On the Go Cafe Mocha (Sugar Free), which has 6 packs, cost $3.12. Each pack provides 60 calories, 3.5 grams of total fat (5% of the RDA) and 15% of the RDA for saturated fat (3 grams), plus 7 grams of total carbohydrates - no sugar or fiber. The sweeteners used are aspartame and acesulfame K.
I'm not happy with the saturated fat in this - there shouldn't be any, which is caused by the use of partially hydrogenated coconut oil - the first ingredients (I'm speculating that the amount of trans fat must be just below the reportable limit (0.5 grams) since this the 1st ingredient). The complete ingredient list can be found at Amazon.com
Overall, I thought General Foods did a good job with this product, and it will definitely be on my grocery shopping list - although probably not as a regular purchase because of the saturated fat content.
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I bought mine at Walmart for something less than $3.00 per box. Good stuff! Comes in three flavors: Vanilla Latte, Cafe Mocha, and Hazelnut Cappucino. All very good, but I like the Mocha best.
I have to ask: how large is your mug? I was wondering how much coffee each pack makes.
I put 8 ounces of water in mine. I try not to put too much water because I like it a little sweet.
this looks really good. definitely something different and worth trying.
I love these.
love.
and love my coffee.
Im a rebel---I know.
MizFit
I have been drinking this for years. I have not been able to find the Mocha for several weeks and they changed the way they made it. What is going on? Discontiued? Why the change (pops when water is added).
I am a diabetic and the Mocha and the Vanilla Latte's are OK with my sugars. These do NOT boost my sugar up. I like my coffee sweet too and, these are just sweet enough to make me happy. I do use a large mug to drink mine so I can make it a little lighter. (I do add 2 tsp non-dairy coffee creamer to mine to make up for using a large mug)
This is great stuff. Love it!
This has got to be the most vile tasting coffee on the planet and a complete waste of money. It has a terrible chemical after taste and should be removed from shelves.
I love thisproduct - -all three flavors- I usedto buy them in Publicks for$3.99. then I got them in Walmart for less. Now I cannot find these in any stores.
I love the On The Go Cafe Mocha best, however, I just bought a box and one of the packages was empty. Probably just a glitch while being packaged. I have the closed package as proof. How can I get a free replacement?
Josephine
@Josephine take it back to the store you bought it from - or call the company.
Can I order On The Go hazelnut capuccino on line? I have trouble finding it
I cannot find the On The Go Vanilla Latte or the hazelnut Cappucino anywhere. Can I order on line?
I have been paying $4.95 for a box at King Soopers (Krogers) I will go see what Wal-Mart. I like mine made in the blender with 7 ice cubes and one cup soy milk.
I am on Weight Watchers and this is only two points and takes place of the ice cream I am addicted to.