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<h2 id="manufacturing">Manufacturing</h2> <p>Many flavors of instant pudding are produced.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:1" href="#fn:1"><sup>1</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a> Sugar, a flavoring agent, and thickeners are primary ingredients.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a> Instant chocolate pudding mix is manufactured using cocoa.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a> A key ingredient in instant pudding is <a href="/facts/Starch_gelatinization/8ACEzpyM">gelatinized starch</a>, a dried instant <a href="/facts/Starch/gHAqGfJb">starch</a> that readily absorbs liquids, which causes the pudding to gel when mixed with milk.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a> Additional ingredients sometimes used as a thickener include <a href="/facts/Natural_gum/nyNzLTuc">gums</a> that are soluble in cold water, such as <a href="/facts/Carrageenan/ERFs8f0w">carrageenans</a> and <a href="/facts/Alginate/qt8udetb">alginates</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6"><sup>6</sup></a> <a href="/facts/Phosphate/FDGVCxUG">Phosphate</a> salts are sometimes used, which contribute to the gelling of the finished product.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a> Some <a href="/facts/Jell-O/3nQbDwQS">Jell-O</a> brand instant puddings are <a href="/facts/Veganism/ENrKFBzz">vegan</a>, such as those in vanilla, lemon, banana crème, and pistachio flavors.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a> </p><p>Many flavors of instant pudding are produced, with manufacturers including <a href="/facts/Kraft_Foods/oPKaNMam">Kraft Foods</a> and <a href="/facts/Jel_Sert/SQCQWRvC">Jel Sert</a> whose products are marketed under the <a href="/facts/Jell-O/3nQbDwQS">Jell-O</a> and Royal brand names.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a> </p> <h3>Nutrition information</h3> <p>One serving (one-quarter of a box) of dry Jell-O chocolate-flavored instant pudding contains 110 calories, 430 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 18 g sugars, and 1 g of dietary fiber.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a> It also contains 4% of the daily <a href="/facts/Dietary_Reference_Intake/FWaI93Dm">Recommended Dietary Allowance</a> of iron.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a> Instant pudding mixes are produced in non-fat and sugar-free varieties.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="preparation">Preparation</h2> <p>Instant pudding is typically prepared by combining the powdered mix with milk and mixing the ingredients.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a> Puddings may be cooled in a refrigerator before serving.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="uses">Uses</h2> <p>In addition to being eaten as-is and used as a pie filling, instant pudding can be used in baked goods such as cakes and cookies.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:16" href="#fn:16"><sup>16</sup></a> Instant pudding added to cake mix can result in a denser and moister cake compared to cakes prepared without it.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:17" href="#fn:17"><sup>17</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:18" href="#fn:18"><sup>18</sup></a> The use of instant pudding can cause a cake to fall or shrink as it cools, more than a cake prepared without the pudding.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:19" href="#fn:19"><sup>19</sup></a> Use of a small amount of instant pudding lessens shrinkage compared to using a whole box.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:20" href="#fn:20"><sup>20</sup></a> Cookies prepared using instant pudding may be moister compared to those without it.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:21" href="#fn:21"><sup>21</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2> <ul> <li>Food portal</li></ul> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Angel_Delight/h0CRtnMz">Angel Delight</a> – a brand of powdered instant dessert mix</li> <li><a href="/facts/Bird%2527s_Custard/7paPXCnJ">Bird's Custard</a> – a brand of powdered instant custard mix</li> <li><a href="/facts/List_of_puddings/aMPPUDUE">List of puddings</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Damerow, G. (1994). Ice Cream!: The Whole Scoop. Glenbridge Pub. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-944435-29-8. <a href="978-0-944435-29-8" target="_blank">978-0-944435-29-8</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>Steen, C.; Newman, J.M. (2013). Home-Cooked Vegan Comfort Food: More Than 200 Belly-Filling, Lip-Smacking Recipes. Fair Winds Press. p. 253. ISBN 978-1-59233-588-6. <a href="978-1-59233-588-6" target="_blank">978-1-59233-588-6</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>"Jell-O Pudding-Instant Chocolate 3.9 Oz. Box". Kraftrecipes.com. Retrieved 21 April 2016. <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/products/jell-o-pudding-instant-chocolat-754.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.kraftrecipes.com/products/jell-o-pudding-instant-chocolat-754.aspx</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>Furia, T.E. (1980). CRC Handbook of Food Additives, Second Edition. Taylor & Francis. p. 154. 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(2013). Home-Cooked Vegan Comfort Food: More Than 200 Belly-Filling, Lip-Smacking Recipes. Fair Winds Press. p. 253. ISBN 978-1-59233-588-6. <a href="978-1-59233-588-6" target="_blank">978-1-59233-588-6</a> <a href="#fnref:8" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:9"><p>Schultz, E.J. (August 12, 2013). "Kraft Launches Comeback Plan for Jell-O". AdAge. Retrieved April 22, 2016. <a href="http://adage.com/article/news/kraft-launches-campaign-revive-jell-o/243616/" target="_blank">http://adage.com/article/news/kraft-launches-campaign-revive-jell-o/243616/</a> <a href="#fnref:9" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:10"><p>"Jell-O Pudding-Instant Chocolate 3.9 Oz. Box". Kraftrecipes.com. 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Retrieved April 22, 2016. <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/food-issue-jell-o-pudding-treats/" target="_blank">http://www.cbsnews.com/news/food-issue-jell-o-pudding-treats/</a> <a href="#fnref:13" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:14"><p>Brown, Alton (May 20, 2015). "Chocolate Pudding". Food Network. Retrieved April 22, 2016. <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chocolate-pudding-recipe.html" target="_blank">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chocolate-pudding-recipe.html</a> <a href="#fnref:14" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:15"><p>Byrn, A. (2009). The Cake Mix Doctor Returns!: With 160 All-New Recipes. Workman Publishing Company. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-7611-5948-3. <a href="978-0-7611-5948-3" target="_blank">978-0-7611-5948-3</a> <a href="#fnref:15" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:16"><p>"The Recipe Exchange: Chocolate chip pudding cookies stay moist; recipes sought for from-scratch brownies". Ionia Sentinel. April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016. <a href="http://www.sentinel-standard.com/article/20160415/LIFESTYLE/160419146" target="_blank">http://www.sentinel-standard.com/article/20160415/LIFESTYLE/160419146</a> <a href="#fnref:16" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:17"><p>Steen, C.; Newman, J.M. (2013). Home-Cooked Vegan Comfort Food: More Than 200 Belly-Filling, Lip-Smacking Recipes. Fair Winds Press. p. 253. ISBN 978-1-59233-588-6. <a href="978-1-59233-588-6" target="_blank">978-1-59233-588-6</a> <a href="#fnref:17" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:18"><p>Byrn, A. (2009). The Cake Mix Doctor Returns!: With 160 All-New Recipes. Workman Publishing Company. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-7611-5948-3. <a href="978-0-7611-5948-3" target="_blank">978-0-7611-5948-3</a> <a href="#fnref:18" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:19"><p>Byrn, A. (2009). The Cake Mix Doctor Returns!: With 160 All-New Recipes. Workman Publishing Company. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-7611-5948-3. <a href="978-0-7611-5948-3" target="_blank">978-0-7611-5948-3</a> <a href="#fnref:19" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:20"><p>Byrn, A. (2009). The Cake Mix Doctor Returns!: With 160 All-New Recipes. Workman Publishing Company. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-7611-5948-3. <a href="978-0-7611-5948-3" target="_blank">978-0-7611-5948-3</a> <a href="#fnref:20" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:21"><p>"The Recipe Exchange: Chocolate chip pudding cookies stay moist; recipes sought for from-scratch brownies". Ionia Sentinel. April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016. <a href="http://www.sentinel-standard.com/article/20160415/LIFESTYLE/160419146" target="_blank">http://www.sentinel-standard.com/article/20160415/LIFESTYLE/160419146</a> <a href="#fnref:21" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>