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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 chilled on the refrigerated shelf next to other ready-to-drink protein and plant-milk beverages — a grab-and-go chocolate almond protein drink aimed at breakfast or post-workout moments. The vibe is 'healthy-indulgent': marketed as plant-based and protein-forward but tasting creamy and dessert-like. The ingredients (isolated protein blends, prebiotic fibers, gums, emulsifiers and natural flavors) point to texture and flavor engineering typical of highly processed 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 - 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (proprietary protein isolates/blends, prebiotic fiber concentrate, emulsifiers and hydrocolloids, natural flavors and sweeteners) indicate ultraprocessing focused on texture, shelf-stability and sensory appeal, consistent with NOVA group 4.

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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
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

wholesomeindulgentconvenient
$4.29
per package