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

Cold Brew Coffee Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
4g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this chilled bottle in the refrigerated grab-and-go aisle with cold brews and plant-based protein drinks — a morning commute or post-workout pick-me-up. It reads as a modern 'healthy-indulgent' option: creamy, slightly sweet cold brew with a stable, smooth texture from added emulsifiers and gums. The ingredient list (proprietary protein blends, fiber concentrates, natural flavors and stabilizers) hints at industrial reformulation typical of ultraprocessed 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), COLD, BREW, COFFEE, KOIA, PREBIOTIC, FIBER, BLEND, (AGAVE, FIBER,, CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, POTASSIUM, CITRATE, 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 industrial formulations (protein isolates/blends, concentrated fibers), added sweeteners and multiple cosmetic additives (natural flavors, lecithin, locust bean gum, gellan gum), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Cold Brew Coffee Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

The Cold Brew Coffee Protein Beverage is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a blend of protein and fiber without a ton of sugar. With 18 grams of protein and only 4 grams of sugar, it's a great option for a post-workout boost or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on your diet and lifestyle, but this beverage certainly holds its own!

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientwholesomeindulgent
$4.29
per package