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A genuinely healthier choice, without sacrificing a single drop of flavour. \u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK delivery on orders over £70.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍫 Just 2 Ingredients. Nothing Hidden.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire ingredient list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFat-reduced cocoa powder (33%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's it. No dairy, no emulsifiers, no artificial flavourings, no anti-caking agents, no additives of any kind. Just two honest ingredients — cocoa and sugar — the way hot chocolate was always meant to be made. If you can read the ingredient list in under three seconds, you know you're buying something real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Why Choose Rio Luxury Vegan Hot Chocolate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eJust 2 ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e — sugar and fat-reduced cocoa powder, nothing else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e33% cocoa content\u003c\/strong\u003e — significantly higher than standard powders (typically 10–20%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e100% vegan \u0026amp; dairy-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — plant-based, suitable for all diets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eHalal suitable\u003c\/strong\u003e — inclusive for all guests and customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial additives\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genuinely cleaner, healthier hot chocolate choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRecyclable packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — environmentally responsible, lower footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eVending machine compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — dissolves instantly for commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e80–100 cups per 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent bulk value at just 8p per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📊 Product Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–100 cups (10–12g per serving)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar, Fat-reduced cocoa powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCocoa Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33% fat-reduced cocoa powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan, dairy-free, halal suitable, vegetarian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecyclable — environmentally responsible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstant powder — vending machine compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 A Healthier Hot Chocolate Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just 2 ingredients and no artificial additives, Rio Luxury Vegan Hot Chocolate is one of the cleanest hot chocolate powders available. 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