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Cacao Bean Protein Beverage, 12 FZ
beverages/juice
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Cacao Bean Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
4g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated grab-and-go protein/plant-milk section or stocked in health-food coolers — a ready-to-drink cacao protein beverage aimed at on-the-go consumers. It reads as health-forward yet indulgent: creamy chocolate flavor, added protein and prebiotic fiber for satiety and convenience. The long ingredient list of protein blends, emulsifiers, gums and natural flavors signals industrial processing for smooth texture, stability and extended shelf life, consistent with ultraprocessed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BOTTLE
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars4g
Protein18g
* 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

ALMOND, MILK, (FILTERED, WATER,, ALMONDS), KOIA, PROPRIETARY, PROTEIN, BLEND, (BROWN, RICE, PROTEIN,, PEA, PROTEIN,, CHICKPEA, PROTEIN), KOIA, PREBIOTIC, FIBER, BLEND, (AGAVE, FIBER,, CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER), COCOA, POWDER, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, SEA, SALT, VANILLA, EXTRACT, COCOA, EXTRACT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, GELLAN, GUM, AND, CINNAMON..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (proprietary protein blends, emulsifiers, gelling agents, natural flavors and extracted sweeteners) and is formulated for convenience and stability, which aligns with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Cacao Bean Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

The Cacao Bean Protein Beverage is packed with plant-based protein and fiber, making it a nutritious option for those looking to boost their protein intake without dairy. With only 4 grams of sugar per bottle, it's relatively low in sugar compared to many other beverages, especially sugary smoothies or sodas. So, if you're after a satisfying drink that's also good for your body, this one's a solid choice!

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientwholesomeindulgent
$4.29
per package