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

Cinnamon Horchata Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
4g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated plant-based/protein drink aisle or grab-and-go cooler, often chosen for breakfast, a post-workout shake, or a sweet mid-day pick-me-up. It reads nostalgic and slightly indulgent with horchata flavor notes yet marketed as health-forward due to plant protein and prebiotic fiber; the smooth, uniform texture and ingredient list (protein blends, emulsifier, hydrocolloids, natural flavors) point to industrial processing typical of highly processed beverages.

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), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, SEA, SALT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, CINNAMON, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, AND, GELLAN, GUM..

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?

Contains industrial formulations and additives — proprietary protein blends, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), hydrocolloids (locust bean gum, gellan gum), natural flavors, and added sweeteners — consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cinnamon Horchata Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

The Cinnamon Horchata Protein Beverage can definitely be considered healthy, especially if you're looking for a tasty way to boost your protein and fiber intake. With 18 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber per bottle, it’s a great option for a post-workout refreshment or a quick snack. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can be subjective — it’s all about how it fits into your overall diet!

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientwholesomeindulgent
$4.29
per package