Original Cold Brew Collagen Protein Coffee, Original

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Original Cold Brew Collagen Protein Coffee, Original scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Meats (Hydrolyzed Collagen): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Bulletproof Cold Brew Coffee (Water, Coffee), Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Acacia, Gellan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements, this product is more processed than about 17% of the 2,287 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Original Cold Brew Collagen Protein Coffee, Original's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Brain Octane Oil (Caprylic Acid Triglycerides From Highly Refined Coconut Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo Fruit)Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.