Is Protein Coffee Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marley Coffee
This page reviews Protein Coffee by Marley Coffee as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sucralose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes maltitol and sucralose as sweeteners, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of skim milk powder and soy protein adds complexity to the ingredient profile.
Main concern
Maltitol and sucralose are synthetic sweeteners that may raise concerns about digestive issues and artificial additives.
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 cocoa liquor and cocoa mass, which provide a rich flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Includes whey protein concentrate, contributing to protein content and supporting muscle recovery.
Concerns
- Maltitol and sucralose are synthetic sweeteners that may raise concerns about digestive issues and artificial additives.
- Presence of skim milk powder may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Cocoa Liquor safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cocoa Liquor is used here as base. Cocoa liquor is derived from cocoa beans and provides a rich chocolate flavor. It is minimally processed and offers potential antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: Licor de cacao
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Is Maltitol safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Maltitol is used here as sweetener. Maltitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. It has a lower glycemic index than sugar but can cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: maltitol
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and stability in this product. While generally considered safe, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lecitina de soya
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Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar. Its long-term health effects are still debated, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucralosa
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate is a high-quality protein source that supports muscle recovery and growth. It is derived from milk and is generally well-tolerated.
Role in formula: base
Original: concentrado de proteins de suero
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder adds creaminess and protein but may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: leche descremada en polvo
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Is Instant Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Instant Coffee is used here as flavor. Instant coffee provides flavor and caffeine content. It is a convenient form of coffee that retains the essential characteristics of brewed coffee.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: café liofilizado
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a common preservative used to inhibit mold and yeast growth. While generally recognized as safe, it is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbato de potasio
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: 3439408
More from this brand: Marley Coffee products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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