McSteven's Cocoa Combos Chocolate Cocoa Mix & Peanut Butter — ENGINEERED
Munch or Dump rates McSteven's Cocoa Combos Chocolate Cocoa Mix & Peanut Butter by Mcsteven's ENGINEERED — score 30/90.
Sugar is the #1 ingredient and the creamer is just refined coconut oil plus corn syrup solids dressed up with sodium caseinate and artificial flavor. This is a hyper-palatable powder built for craving, not a cup of cocoa.
Why this verdict
- Sugar is the first and dominant ingredient, ahead of cocoa
- Creamer is refined coconut oil plus corn syrup solids, not milk
- Contains artificial flavor alongside 'natural' flavor
- Sodium caseinate and dipotassium phosphate are industrial dairy-mimic additives
- Hyper-palatable design: added sugar + refined oil + corn syrup solids
Ingredients (11)
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- Whey (safe) — Milk protein for body.
- NONFAT DRY MILK (safe) — Milk solids for richness.
- Cocoa powder (dutch process) (safe) — Real cocoa, alkalized for smoother flavor; the one genuine ingredient here.
- Coconut oil (in creamer) (moderate) — Refined saturated fat used to mimic creaminess.
- Corn syrup solids (in creamer) (concerning) — A second added sugar disguised as creamer; pure refined glucose.
- Sodium caseinate (in creamer) (moderate) — A processed milk-protein additive used to emulsify and whiten the fake creamer.
- Dipotassium phosphate (in creamer) (moderate) — A phosphate buffer/anti-clumping salt; an industrial stabilizer with no nutritional value.
- Natural and Artificial Flavor (moderate) — Added flavor system, including artificial flavor.
- Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
- Guar Gum (moderate) — Used as a firming agent or conditioner; not necessary.