Why is KA'CHAVA CHAI FLAVORED ALL-IN-ONE NUTRITION SHAKE classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The shake is labeled NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes isolated protein isolates, added omega‑fatty acids, multiple flavor blends, and functional additives such as amylase (E1100), protease (E1101), lipase (E1104), xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412), all of which are typical of highly processed food formulations.

How does the sugar and salt content in this shake affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each serving provides 7 g of sugar, which can raise blood glucose levels and may require insulin or medication adjustments for diabetics, while the 1.1 g of salt contributes roughly 45 % of the recommended daily sodium limit, potentially aggravating hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is this protein shake suitable for strict vegan or gluten‑free diets?

The shake uses only plant‑based proteins and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it vegan‑compatible, but it lists gluten as an allergen, so it is not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

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KA'CHAVA CHAI FLAVORED ALL-IN-ONE NUTRITION SHAKE

Protein Shake

Product Insights

KA'CHAVA CHAI FLAVORED ALL-IN-ONE NUTRITION SHAKE is a plant‑based protein shake that fits into the protein‑drink segment of the French PNNS classification. Each 62 g serving delivers 25 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates (including 7 g of sugars), 6 g of fat (2.5 g saturated) and 240 kcal, providing a high‑protein, fiber‑rich profile but also a relatively high salt level (1.1 g) and moderate sugar content. Classified as NOVA 4, it is ultra‑processed and contains five food‑grade additives (amylase, protease, lipase, xanthan gum, guar gum) despite being free of preservatives and artificial flavors, and it lists gluten as an allergen, which limits suitability for gluten‑free diets.

Comparative Analysis

With 25 g of protein and 7 g of sugar per 62 g serving, this shake offers more protein and slightly more sugar than the average protein shake, which typically provides 10–15 g protein and 2–4 g sugar per similar portion.

Ingredients

Plant protein blend (yellow pea protein, organic brown rice protein, organic amaranth, organic quinoa, organic sacha inchi), omega EFA , fiber blend (organic acacia, organic whole grain oat, flaxseed, chia seed, soluble vegetable fiber), coconut milk, superfruit blend (organic coconut nectar, acai berry, organic maqui, camu-camu, organic jaboticaba, organic blackberry, organic blueberry, organic raspberry, organic acerola, organic baobab, organic goji, organic pomegranate), vitamin , mineral blend (calcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, ascorbic acid, D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, zinc oxide, biotin, copper amino acid chelate, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A palmitate, potassium iodide, selenium amino acid chelate, chromium amino acid chelate, folic acid, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin), adaptogen blend (organic maca root, organic shiitake mushroom, organic maitake mushroom, organic reishi mushroom, organic shilajit, organic cordyceps mushroom), natural chai flavor with other natural flavors, super greens , vegetable blend (organic beet, root, organic carrot, dandelion, organic spinach, organic purple potato, organic tomato, organic parsley, moringa, organic barley, organic kale, organic spirulina, organic wheat grass), xanthan gum, guar gum, sodium chloride, inulin, fruit extract, probiotics , prebiotics blend (lactobacillus acidophilus (La-02), organic Jerusalem artichoke), enzyme blend (amylase, protease, cellulase, lactase, lipase)

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