Little Jack Horner stuck his thumb in a pudding and found adequate proof that way. You never can tell where the next gem will come from. Of course that was a long time ago. His mother probably used a pudding recipee she had inherited from her grandmama. No factory mixes for Jack Horner.
The proof that it is nothing but preservatives with very little flavor is in that pudding.
Directions
Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir 1 minute. ... MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in large microwave-safe bowl; gradually stir in milk.