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Bolthouse Farms Protein Plus Vanilla Juice
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Bolthouse Farms Protein Plus Vanilla Juice

Bolthouse Farms
15.20 foz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
13g
Protein
46g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bolthouse Farms Protein Plus Vanilla Juice is a ready-to-drink, dairy-alternative beverage sold in a 15.2 fl oz plastic bottle that you’ll typically find in the refrigerated juice and refrigerated plant-milk section of the grocery store, shelved near bottled smoothies, protein shakes, and flavored milks. It reads like a hybrid product — pitched as a protein-forward grab-and-go option for breakfast or a snack. The brand positions itself toward busy, health-conscious shoppers and parents who want an easy protein boost for kids or adults, as well as gym-goers seeking a sweet post-workout sipper. Its front label leans on health halos: “Excellent source of Protein,” “Good source of Potassium,” and “Good source of Iron,” while also noting natural flavors; there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list reveals concentrates, added cane sugar, gums, and extracts. In plain terms, this is a processed plant-based beverage built from soy milk concentrate and soy protein concentrate, thickened and flavored for consistency and shelf appeal. Sensory notes: it pours creamy and smooth with a sweet vanilla aroma and a milkshake-like texture, noticeably sweeter than plain soy milk due to 46 g of sugar. Packaging is a squeezable plastic bottle designed for a single large serving on the go — commonly consumed as a quick breakfast, recovery drink after exercise, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Rituals include grabbing it from the fridge before work or tossing it into a gym bag; it sits culturally between a functional health product and an indulgent convenience treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15.2
Servings per Container: 1
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate53g19%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars46g
Added Sugars44g88%
Protein13g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Soy, Milk, from, Concentrate, (Water,, Soy, Milk, Concentrate),, Cane, Sugar,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Natural, Flavors,, Acacia, Gum,, Sea, Salt,, Green, Tea, (Water,, Green, Tea, Extract)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (soy milk concentrate, soy protein concentrate, added cane sugar, gums, natural flavors, extracts) and is formulated as a ready-to-drink product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Bolthouse Farms Protein Plus Vanilla Juice

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 13 grams of protein per serving, it can be a decent addition to your diet, especially if you're looking to bump up your protein intake. However, it does have a high sugar content, with 46 grams of total sugars, which might not be ideal if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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