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

Vanilla Bean Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

KOIA
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
18g
Protein
4g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated plant-based milk and ready-to-drink protein section or in a grab-and-go cooler at a gym, café, or workplace fridge—an easy pick for a rushed morning or snack. It projects a health-forward yet slightly indulgent vibe: creamy vanilla sweetness with a protein boost. The ingredient list (proprietary protein blend, prebiotic fibers, gums, emulsifiers and natural flavors) signals industrial formulation for smooth texture, stability and shelf-life, classic cues of ultra-processed 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), KOIA, PREBIOTIC, FIBER, BLEND, (AGAVE, FIBER,, CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, NATURAL, FLAVORS, VANILLA, EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, SEA, SALT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, GELLAN, GUM, AND, NUTMEG..

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 multiple industrial additives (gellan gum, locust bean gum, sunflower lecithin), a proprietary protein blend and 'natural flavors' plus added sugar, indicating formulation and processing beyond basic culinary techniques. As a ready-to-drink product engineered for texture, stability and convenience, it fits NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Vanilla Bean Protein Beverage, 12 FZ

The Vanilla Bean Protein Beverage is a solid choice for a quick and nutritious drink. With 18 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, it’s great for keeping you full and satisfied. Of course, 'healthy' can vary by person—if you're looking for something low in sugar and high in nutrients, this fits the bill!

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientwholesomeindulgent
$4.29
per package