Abuelita is a Mexican hot chocolate also known as chocolate para mesa (English: "table chocolate") owned by the Nestlé company.[1] It was originally invented and commercialized in Mexico in 1939,[2] by Fábrica de Chocolates La Azteca.[3] The name is an affectionate Spanish word for "grandma" (literally translated as "little grandmother" or "granny"). Since 1973, Mexican actress Sara García has been featured in the logo image of the brand.[4] It is now produced and sold in chocolate tablets, syrup, or individual packets of powdered mix.
Overview
The Abuelita product ingredients (in order of percentage): sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, soy lecithin, vegetable oils (palm, shea nut and/or illipe nut), artificial cinnamon flavor,