
Core Power Strawberry Banana
What You Should Know
Core Power Strawberry Banana is a ready-to-drink, 14 fl oz ultra-filtered milk protein shake marketed for recovery and convenience. You’ll typically find it in the refrigerated dairy cooler near other high-protein beverages, flavored milks, and grab-and-go smoothies—often displayed next to sports drinks and protein shots in the gym-friendly aisle. It’s positioned for post-workout shoppers and busy adults: the label leans into fitness culture with claims like "recovery," "26g of high quality protein," and electrolytes, tapping a performance-minded, time-pressed demographic. Packaging is a sturdy plastic bottle with a screw cap designed for portability; consumers expect a chilled, creamy texture that’s thicker than regular flavored milk but drinkable on the move. Sensory notes include a sweet strawberry-banana flavor, a smooth, slightly viscous mouthfeel from added gums and stabilizers, and a cool, refreshing finish. Label characteristics emphasize health halos—high protein, all nine essential amino acids, and “ultra-filtered milk”—but there’s no organic certification or child-specific branding; sweeteners and small-print additives are noted under ingredients. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated beverage combining milk protein with concentrated fruit purees and a suite of stabilizers, non-nutritive sweeteners, and flavorings. Rituals around use center on post-exercise recovery, morning on-the-go breakfasts, or a protein boost during travel. Culturally it occupies the intersection of mainstream fitness marketing and convenience-focused grocery culture, offering a quick, engineered nutrition solution rather than a homemade alternative.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Filtered, Lowfat, Grade, A, Milk,, Strawberry, Puree,, Banana, Puree,, Contains, Less, Than, 1%, Of:, Natural, Flavors,, Monk, Fruit, Juice, Concentrate,, Stevia, Leaf, Extract,, Carrageenan,, Cellulose, Gel,, Cellulose, Gum,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Lactase, Enzyme,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D3..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Acesulfame Potassium - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (acesulfame potassium, sucralose, natural flavors, carrageenan, cellulose gums) and is an industrially formulated ready-to-drink product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about Core Power Strawberry Banana
The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery! Core Power Strawberry Banana packs a protein punch with 26 grams per serving, making it a great option for post-workout recovery. However, it does contain some artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so it might not be everyone’s idea of a wholesome snack. It really depends on your dietary needs and how it fits into your overall eating pattern.
