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Is Cacao Bean Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Koia

Koia's Cacao Bean is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Natural Flavors.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several protein sources like brown rice and pea protein, but also contains synthetic additives like natural flavors and monkfruit extract, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Contains natural flavors, which are often synthetic and can raise concerns about ingredient transparency.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains almond milk, providing a base of natural ingredients that contribute to a creamy texture.
  • Includes a variety of protein sources such as brown rice, pea, and chickpea protein, supporting diverse nutritional profiles.
  • Features prebiotic fiber blends like agave and chicory root fiber, which can aid digestive health.
  • Incorporates vitamins and minerals like zinc and magnesium, enhancing the nutritional value.

Concerns

  • Contains natural flavors, which are often synthetic and can raise concerns about ingredient transparency.
  • Includes organic cane sugar, which, while natural, contributes to overall sugar content and may not be ideal for all consumers.
  • Monkfruit extract is a sweetener that may not be well understood by all consumers, raising questions about its processing.
  • Presence of gellan gum and locust bean gum, which are thickening agents that may not appeal to those preferring minimal processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3480540

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Allergens detected: tree nuts

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: almond milk, brown rice protein, pea protein. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several protein sources like brown rice and pea protein, but also contains synthetic additives like natural flavors and monkfruit extract, raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Contains natural flavors, which are often synthetic and can raise concerns about ingredient transparency.; Includes organic cane sugar, which, while natural, contributes to overall sugar content and may not be ideal for all consumers.; Monkfruit extract is a sweetener that may not be well understood by all consumers, raising questions about its processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Koia — Cacao Bean 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We detected: tree nuts. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains almond milk, providing a base of natural ingredients that contribute to a creamy texture.; Includes a variety of protein sources such as brown rice, pea, and chickpea protein, supporting diverse nutritional profiles.; Features prebiotic fiber blends like agave and chicory root fiber, which can aid digestive health.. See the Pros section above.
Koia — Cacao Bean has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Koia — Cacao Bean has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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