Gusta Sugar-Free Dark Hot Chocolate Mix box
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Lombardia

Gusta Sugar-Free Dark Hot Chocolate

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Dark cioccolata calda (Italian hot chocolate) from Lombardia, no sugar. Cocoa (34%).

$28.47

Purchase type
  • Stone-ground cocoa (34%), no sugar
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75
A wood-paneled Italian cafe with a brass urn, marble bistro table, and a cup of thick hot chocolate beside biscotti.
Place
Lombardia's winters run cold and damp, with fog covering the Po Valley for months at a time. The Milanese tradition of thick cioccolata calda is a direct answer to that climate: a warming drink thick enough to eat with a spoon. The formula exists because of the weather.
Hot chocolate streaming from a stone mill into a glazed earthenware bowl in a sunlit workshop.
Process
Cocoa nibs are stone-ground to a paste; corn starch sets the thickness. Erythritol replaces sugar, leaving the same dark, spoonable consistency with zero grams of sugar per serving. No gums, no additives: four ingredients.
A man scooping cocoa powder from a linen sack into a tin canister on a marble counter.
People
We work with the family in Lombardia who makes the full hot chocolate line. The sugar-free formula uses erythritol as the only substitution from the original: the cocoa percentage and preparation are the same. Drink it the same way.

What's inside

Ingredients
Erythritol, cocoa powder (34%), corn starch, salt. No sugar. No artificial flavors. No gums.
Certifications
  • Made in Italy
  • Gluten-Free
  • Zero Additives
  • Sugar-Free
Contains
No major allergens declared. Gluten-free.

How to use it

Empty 1 sachet into 1/2 cup (120ml) of whole milk. Heat over medium, whisking, until thick and steaming, about 2 minutes. Pour into a teacup and eat with a spoon.

The erythritol doesn't change the texture. If you didn't know it was sugar-free, you wouldn't.

Pairs with

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Questions

  • Does erythritol have an aftertaste?
    Erythritol can have a slight cooling sensation, particularly in cold foods. In a hot drink it is minimal. Most people don't notice it. If you're sensitive to sweeteners, try half a sachet first.
  • Is this safe for diabetics?
    Erythritol has a glycemic index of zero and does not raise blood sugar. We can't give medical advice, but it is widely used in diabetes-friendly products.
  • How is it different from the regular dark version?
    The only change is the sweetener: erythritol replaces sugar at the same proportion. The cocoa percentage (34%) and preparation are identical. The texture and thickness are the same.
  • Why is it so thick?
    Same reason as all our cioccolata calda: corn starch sets the texture when heated. Thick is the point.
  • Can I adjust the thickness?
    Yes. More heat equals thicker, under 90 seconds equals drinkable. Half a cup of milk per sachet is the starting ratio.
  • Is it dairy-free?
    Yes. No milk or dairy ingredients. Add whole milk to prepare.
  • How long does it keep?
    Sealed sachets: cool, dry place, 12 or more months. Prepared: refrigerate and drink within 2-3 days.
  • How is this shipped?
    From our New York warehouse via Amazon fulfillment. In-stock orders ship in 1-2 business days. Free shipping over $75.
  • What if it arrives damaged or I don't love it?
    Write to us. We refund within 60 days, no questions.

Reviews

Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.