Q: What is theobromine?

A: Theobromine is a compound found naturally in cocoa, and is closely related to caffeine. Theobromine, like caffeine, is an alkaloid, though the effects of theobromine on the body are far less than that of caffeine. Theobromine is found naturally in a range of everyday chocolate and cocoa products including milk, semisweet, and dark chocolates, as well as in both alkalized and natural cocoa powder.

Q: How much theobromine is in CocoaVia™?

A: CocoaVia™- Dark Chocolate Flavors, contain no more than 120 milligrams of theobromine per serving, which is about half of what is found in a standard 40 grams serving of semi-sweet or dark chocolate.

Q: How much caffeine is in CocoaVia™?

A: CocoaVia™- Dark Chocolate Flavors, contain no more than 20 milligrams of caffeine per serving, about the same in a half a cup of coffee.

Q: Why do you use cocoa processed with alkali?

A: CocoaVia™ is a daily supplement made with a unique cocoa extract, produced by Mars’ patented Cocoapro® process. It is this extract in CocoaVia™ that ensures the delivery of 250 milligrams of cocoa flavanols in each serving. This special cocoa extract is then combined with a blend of alkalized and natural cocoa powders to deliver a rich tasting experience in a supplement that can be enjoyed daily. Though alkalized cocoa powder is used in CocoaVia™, you can be sure that CocoaVia™ delivers on its guarantee of 250 milligrams of cocoa flavanols per serving.

Q: What is carrageenan?

A: Carrageenan is a natural extract derived from seaweed. Carrageen is used in a number of products such as ready to drink chocolate milk and ice cream to help with the texture and consistency of products

Q: Why is carrageenan used in CocoaVia™?

A: In CocoaVia™, carrageenan is specifically used to help create a smooth and enjoyable drink consistency and to prevent the accumulation of cocoa at the bottom of your glass or cup.

Q: Does CocoaVia™ contain soy?

A: Yes, CocoaVia™- Dark Chocolate Flavors, do contain soy. CocoaVia™ is made with soy lecithin, an ingredient that comes from soy.

Q: What is soy lecithin?

A: Lecithin is an emulsifier made out of a variety of phospholipids which are naturally found in foods like soy or egg yolk.

Q: Why is soy lecithin used in CocoaVia™?

A: CocoaVia™ contains cocoa powder, an ingredient which on its own does not readily mix in milk. To overcome this, CocoaVia™ uses soy lecithin to improve the dispersibility of cocoa powder in cold milk.

Q: What is maltodextrin?

A: Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate with a mild sweet taste.

Q: Why is maltodextrin used in CocoaVia™?

A: It is used in CocoaVia™ products to improve the dispersibility of CocoaVia™ in beverages such as cold milk.

Q: Does CocoaVia™ contain sugar?

A: We offer two varieties of CocoaVia™: Sweetened and Unsweetened. The sweetened CocoaVia™ is sweetened with sucralose, an artificial sweetener, and contains no added sugars. CocoaVia™ Unsweetened does not contain any sweetener, allowing you to customize the sweetness level.

Q: What is sucralose?

A: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener. It is about 600 times sweeter than sugar and can be used in place of sugar to eliminate or reduce calories in a wide variety of products, including beverages, baked goods, desserts, dairy products, canned fruits, syrups and condiments.

Q: What is theobromine?

A: Theobromine is a compound found naturally in cocoa, and is closely related to caffeine. Theobromine, like caffeine, is an alkaloid, though the effects of theobromine on the body are far less than that of caffeine. Theobromine is found naturally in a range of everyday chocolate and cocoa products including milk, semisweet, and dark chocolates, as well as in both alkalized and natural cocoa powder.

Q: How much theobromine is in CocoaVia™?

A: CocoaVia™- Fruit Flavors, contain no more than 20 milligrams of theobromine per serving, which is approximately 10% of that found in a typical 40 grams serving of semi-sweet or dark chocolate.

Q: How much caffeine is in CocoaVia™?

A: CocoaVia™ —Fruit Flavors, contain no more than 10 milligrams of caffeine per serving, a fraction of that found in a cup of coffee.

Q: What is citric acid?

A: Citric acid is an acid naturally present in a number of fruit and vegetables, most notably in citrus fruit (limes, lemons and orange). It has a characteristic sour taste.

Q: Why is citric acid used in CocoaVia™?

A: Citric Acid provides a more mild sour taste and is used to complement the natural flavors in CocoaVia™ products.

Q: What is potassium citrate?

A: Potassium citrate is potassium salt of citric acid and is naturally present in certain foods, including orange juice and grapefruit juice.

Q: Why is potassium citrate used in CocoaVia?

A: Potassium citrate works to stabilize the pH (a measure of acidity).

Q: What is silicon dioxide?

A: Silicon dioxide is an inorganic powder produced by the oxidation of silicon and commonly used in powdered food products.

Q: Why is silicon dioxide used in CocoaVia™?

A: In CocoaVia™- Fruit Flavors, like many other products on the market, silicon dioxide is used to help make sure that powders can flow smoothly.

Q: Does CocoaVia™ contain sugar?

A: CocoaVia™- Fruit Flavors, contain sucralose, an artificial sweetener, and has 0 grams of sugar.

Q: What is sucralose?

A: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener. It is about 600 times sweeter than sugar and can be used in place of sugar to eliminate or reduce calories in a wide variety of products, including beverages, baked goods, desserts, dairy products, canned fruits, syrups and condiments.

Q: Does CocoaVia™ contain soy?

A: No, CocoaVia™- Fruit Flavors, do not contain soy or soy products.

Q: What is maltodextrin?

A: Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate with a mild sweet taste.

Q: Why is maltodextrin used in CocoaVia™?

A: It is used in CocoaVia™ products to improve the dispersibility of CocoaVia™ in beverages such as cold water.