Cocoa Cereal Protein Beverage, 12 FZ
What You Should Know
You'd find this in the refrigerated grab-and-go section near plant-based milks and ready-to-drink protein shakes—an easy pick for a quick breakfast or snack. It trades on a nostalgic 'chocolate cereal milk' feeling while presenting as a health-forward, protein-rich option; the creamy mouthfeel and long ingredient list hint at industrial formulation. The use of isolated protein and fiber blends, emulsifiers and gelling agents points to intensive processing typical of ultra-processed beverages.
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 - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Ready-to-drink product with multiple industrial ingredients (proprietary protein isolates, isolated prebiotic fibers), emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin), gelling agents (locust bean gum, gellan gum), and natural flavors/sweeteners—characteristics 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!