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

Cocoa Cereal Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
4g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this on the refrigerated or chilled ready-to-drink protein shelf or in a grab-and-go cooler at the grocery store or gym — a chocolate 'cereal milk' style beverage that aims to feel like a nostalgic breakfast treat reimagined as a protein drink. The product reads indulgent yet health-forward, with a smooth, stable texture and long shelf-ready formulation suggested by emulsifiers, gelling agents, and a proprietary protein/fiber blend typical of industrially processed drinks.

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, VANILLA, EXTRACT, COCOA, EXTRACT, SEA, SALT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, AND, GELLAN, GUM..

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 blend, prebiotic fiber isolates, natural flavors, emulsifier, gelling agents, sweeteners) and is a ready-to-drink formulation, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cocoa Cereal Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

Absolutely! It's packed with 18 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, making it a great option for a nutritious snack or a post-workout boost. Of course, 'healthy' can vary from person to person, but compared to many sugary breakfast cereals or sugary drinks, this one scores high on the nutrition scale!

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicindulgent
$4.29
per package