Is Cinnamon Horchata Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Koia
This page reviews Cinnamon Horchata by Koia as a soft drink. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Organic Cane Sugar.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
Cinnamon Horchata contains almond milk and a proprietary protein blend, but includes organic cane sugar and sunflower lecithin, raising moderate quality concerns due to added sugars and emulsifiers.
Main concern
Organic cane sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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
- Almond milk provides a dairy-free base, contributing to a lighter texture and flavor.
- The proprietary protein blend includes organic sources, enhancing the nutritional profile.
- Natural flavors and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add authentic taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Organic cane sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Sunflower lecithin, while common, is a processed emulsifier that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
- Gellan gum and locust bean gum are thickening agents that indicate a more processed formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in almond milk, essential for hydration and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Almonds safe in this soft drink?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, and a creamy texture, enhancing the drink's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: almonds
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Is Organic Brown Rice Protein safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Organic Brown Rice Protein is used here as flavor. This protein source adds nutritional value but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: organic brown rice protein
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Brown Rice Protein
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Is Organic Pea Protein safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Organic Pea Protein is used here as flavor. Pea protein contributes to the protein content but is also a processed ingredient, affecting overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: organic pea protein
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Is Organic Hemp Protein safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Organic Hemp Protein is used here as flavor. Hemp protein adds essential fatty acids and fiber but is processed, which may impact the ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: organic hemp protein
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Is Organic Cane Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Organic Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Organic cane sugar is an added sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content and overall healthiness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: organic cane sugar
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower lecithin
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Is Sea Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Vegan Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Vegan Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vegan natural flavors
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Locust bean gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: locust bean gum
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Gellan Gum is used here as thickener. Gellan gum is used for texture but is a processed thickener, which may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gellan gum
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Is Monk Fruit Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Monk Fruit Extract is used here as sweetener. Monk fruit extract is a natural sweetener that provides sweetness without added calories, enhancing the drink's profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: monk fruit extract
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Is Nutmeg safe in this soft drink?
Good
Nutmeg is used here as flavor. Nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic flavor and is a natural spice, contributing positively to the drink's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: nutmeg
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Is Cinnamon safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon is a natural spice that enhances flavor and may offer some health benefits, positively impacting the drink's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cinnamon
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: 3480529
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Allergens detected: almonds
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