Cocoa Cereal Protein Beverage, 12 FZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the refrigerated grab-and-go or dairy-alternative aisle as a single-serve chocolate "cereal" protein drink—easy to toss into a gym bag or lunchbox for a quick breakfast or snack. It gives a nostalgic chocolate-cereal-milk vibe while positioning itself as a health-forward, protein-rich option. The long ingredient list (proprietary protein and prebiotic blends, gums, lecithin, and natural flavors) and likely smooth, stabilized texture point to industrial formulation and additives typical of ultra-processed products.
Nutrition Facts
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (protein blends, prebiotic fibers, emulsifiers, gums, and natural flavors) and formulated composition indicate NOVA group 4 ultra-processed status.
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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!