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Orgain Organic Plant Protein 21 G, Sugar 0 G, Prebiotic 5 G Protein Powder, Peppermint Hot Cocoa: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Orgain

Quick answer

High integrity

Orgain organic plant protein 21 g, sugar 0 g, prebiotic 5 g protein powder, peppermint hot cocoa received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a fairly engineered protein-and-cocoa mix, though the protein base and cocoa are recognizable. Use it occasionally rather than as a daily staple, since the gums, lecithin, and flavor systems add a formulation layer. Its clean-leaning ingredient choices keep it from scoring as a heavily processed product. Main considerations include multiple gums and thickeners for texture, vague natural flavor systems, and refined protein and sugar alcohol inputs. Simpler options: Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and no added flavor systems; look for cocoa blends that list only cocoa, a simple sweetener, and spices.

Food Integrity Score 78/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums and thickeners for texture
  • Vague natural flavor systems
  • Refined protein and sugar alcohol inputs

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and no added flavor systems
  • Look for cocoa blends that list only cocoa, a simple sweetener, and spices

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Orgain Organic Plant Protein 21 G, Sugar 0 G, Prebiotic 5 G Protein Powder, Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Brand
Orgain
Category
Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
GTIN / UPC
00851770007283
Serving size
46 g (2 Scoops)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Organic Plant Protein 21 G, Sugar 0 G, Prebiotic 5 G Protein Powder, Peppermint Hot Cocoa

Orgain

High integrity

Warning Signs

Guar gum, xanthan gum, and natural flavors show up here as texture and flavor helpers rather than plain food.

Consider This

Acacia, sunflower lecithin, rosemary extract, and rice dextrin add formulation layers typical of engineered powder blends.

Good Substitutes

Unflavored plant protein with cocoa, a little cinnamon, and a simple natural sweetener would keep it closer to a kitchen recipe.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a fairly engineered protein-and-cocoa mix, though the protein base and cocoa are recognizable. Use it occasionally rather than as a daily staple, since the gums, lecithin, and flavor systems add a formulation layer. Its clean-leaning ingredient choices keep it from scoring as a heavily processed product.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums and thickeners for texture
  • Vague natural flavor systems
  • Refined protein and sugar alcohol inputs

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague flavor ingredient
  • XANTHAN GUM — Thickening gum
  • ORGANIC GUAR GUM — Thickening gum

Highest concern ingredients

  • ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS (5/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • ORGANIC NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVORS WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS (5/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • ORGANIC GUAR GUM (5/10) — Thickening gum for texture.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a protein powder with fewer gums and no added flavor systems.
  • Look for cocoa blends that list only cocoa, a simple sweetener, and spices.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLENDTM (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED), ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASETM (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGANIC ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVORS WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernCreamer baseWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Creamer base

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Multiple formulation helpers signal engineered texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Creamer base combining fiber, oil, dextrin, emulsifier, and antioxidant.

    Family watchlist

    Contains lecithin and acacia emulsifier/stabilizer systems

  2. ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORSConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague flavor

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Undisclosed flavor components make the exact inputs unclear.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  3. ORGANIC NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVORS WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORSConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague flavor

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Undisclosed flavor components make the exact inputs unclear.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  4. NATURAL FLAVORConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague flavor

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unspecified flavor compounds reduce ingredient transparency.

    Additional note

    Unspecified flavor compound, source not disclosed.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor ingredient

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  1. ORGANIC GUAR GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Thickening gums are added for texture and mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Thickening and stabilizing gum from guar seed.

    Family watchlist

    Thickening gum

  2. XANTHAN GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Xanthan is a common texture helper in engineered powders.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived thickener and stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Thickening gum

  3. ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernProtein blend

    What this is

    Protein blend

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated proteins are more refined than whole food ingredients.

    Additional note

    Isolated plant proteins blended with chia seed for protein content.

  4. ORGANIC ERYTHRITOLConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Sugar alcohol sweeteners are refined and may not suit every user.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener used in place of sugar.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sugar alcohol sweetener

  5. ORGANIC ACACIAConcern 3/10 — Mild concernGumWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are added mainly for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Gum fiber used as a stabilizer and emulsifier.

    Family watchlist

    Stabilizing gum

  6. ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Purified sweetener extracts are refined compared with whole leaves.

    Additional note

    Purified stevia leaf extract used as a sweetener.

  7. ORGANIC ALKALIZED COCOA POWDERConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessed cocoa

    What this is

    Processed cocoa

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Alkalizing is a mild processing step beyond plain cocoa.

    Additional note

    Cocoa processed with alkali for color and mild flavor.

  8. SEA SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable and commonly used in small amounts.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

Food Integrity measures ingredient-list simplicity and formulation, not medical safety or nutritional adequacy. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sea salt". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Orgain Organic Plant Protein 21 G, Sugar 0 G, Prebiotic 5 G Protein Powder, Peppermint Hot Cocoa highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Orgain Organic Plant Protein 21 G, Sugar 0 G, Prebiotic 5 G Protein Powder, Peppermint Hot Cocoa shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Orgain Organic Plant Protein 21 G, Sugar 0 G, Prebiotic 5 G Protein Powder, Peppermint Hot Cocoa: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, reb A (stevia extract). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: High plant protein (21 g per serving); Zero sugar and low fiber-free carb load; Organic pea, brown rice, and chia ingredients.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains sweetener (erythritol, stevia extract); Multiple gums and creamer base additives; Sunflower oil and sodium present.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same beverages differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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