Cocoa Puffs cereal
375 kcal per 100 g
Category: Cereals and Grains
Nutritional information (per 100 g)
| Calories | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 6g |
| Carbohydrates | 85g |
| Sugars | 30g |
| Total fats | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.5g |
Vitamins and minerals
Description
Coco Pops Cereal is a popular breakfast cereal made from puffed rice and coated with a sweet mixture of cocoa and coconut flavor. Its crunchy texture and sweet taste make it a highly appreciated option to start the day or to consume as a quick snack.
This cereal originated from innovation in breakfast products within the food industry, being a variant of traditional chocolate rice cereals to which the distinctive tropical touch of coconut is added, providing a unique and exotic flavor.
Properties: Although it is a processed food and generally high in added sugars, Coco Pops cereal provides quick energy thanks to the carbohydrates from the puffed rice. Furthermore, some versions may be fortified with vitamins and minerals such as iron, vitamin D, and B vitamins, which are important for metabolism and the immune system.
In different regions of Latin America, it may also be referred to as "rice flakes with coconut", "puffed rice with coconut flavor", or simply "coconut cereal", although the commercial name "Coco Pops" is the most recognized and common for industrial products.