Is Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake healthy?

Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake scores 37/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake scores 37/100.

Does Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake as seed-oil free.

Has Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake been lab-tested?

Yes. Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake carries an independent laboratory panel from Lead Safe Mama covering 4 contaminants (including Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake?

Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake compare to other protein powders?

Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake ranks #38 of 55 protein powders in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Heart & Soil Grass Fed Whey Protein at 96/100.

Which ingredients drive Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Matcha Green Tea, Brown Rice Protein, Coconut Milk count in its favor; Organic Coconut Nectar, Natural Flavor, Chicory Root are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake

Name: Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake
Brand: Ka'Chava

Ka'Chava

Seed oil free Lab tested

Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 20

Harmful ingredients 3

Owned by Ka'Chava LLC

Category Protein Powders

Summary

Ka'Chava Superblend Matcha Shake scores 37/100. Lead Safe Mama 3rd-party lab testing (April 2025) detected the HIGHEST arsenic level of any matcha in the chart — 86 ppb, flagged by the lab — plus 74 ppb cadmium (second-highest cadmium reading). Lead at 23 ppb is the chart's lowest, but the combined As + Cd load is severe. On top of the metals, this is an ultra-processed meal shake (NOVA 4) built on organic coconut nectar (added sugar), soluble corn fiber, acacia gum, natural flavor, and chicory root. Real wins include plant proteins, organic matcha, superfoods/mushrooms, and probiotics.

Contaminants 4

Source: Lead Safe Mama

Arsenic

86 ppb

Low

A low level of arsenic — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.

Lead Safe Mama 3rd-party lab testing (April 2025) detected 86 ppb arsenic — the HIGHEST arsenic level in the April 2025 matcha testing chart.

Cadmium

74 ppb

Low

A low level of cadmium — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.

Lead Safe Mama testing detected 74 ppb cadmium — the second-highest cadmium level in the matcha chart.

Lead

23 ppb

Moderate

Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. All relevant federal agencies agree there is NO safe level of lead exposure for humans.

Lead Safe Mama testing detected 23 ppb lead — the lowest lead reading in the chart.

Mercury

<5 ppb

Not detected

Not detected — below the laboratory's detection limit. This is the strictest possible result: no measurable amount was found.

Lead Safe Mama 3rd-party lab testing (April 2025) reported mercury below the 5 ppb lab detection threshold. The lab explicitly notes there is NO safe level of mercury consumption — even a non-detect on a 5 ppb floor still represents possible trace exposure.

Key ingredients 26

Organic Coconut Nectar

Bad

Added sugar. Despite the organic branding, coconut nectar is ~70–80% sucrose/fructose and is the shake's primary sweetener.

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Natural Flavor

Bad

Undisclosed proprietary flavor compound. Can legally hide dozens of chemical constituents including solvents and preservatives.

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Chicory Root

Bad

Source of inulin, an isolated prebiotic fiber commonly used to pad the fiber count on supplement facts. Frequently causes bloating, gas, and GI distress even at moderate doses.

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Yellow Pea Protein

Neutral

Part of Plant Proteins & Plant Milks Blend. Complete amino acid coverage from complementary plant proteins (pea + rice). No dairy or soy isolates.

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Soluble Corn Fiber

Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Organic Acacia Gum

Neutral

Prebiotic fiber and emulsifier. Generally tolerated, but the emulsifier class has emerging concerns in gut-microbiome research.

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Brown Rice Protein

Good

Part of Plant Proteins & Plant Milks Blend. Complete amino acid coverage from complementary plant proteins (pea + rice). No dairy or soy isolates.

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Coconut Milk

Good

Part of Plant Proteins & Plant Milks Blend. Complete amino acid coverage from complementary plant proteins (pea + rice). No dairy or soy isolates.

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Oat Milk

Good

Part of Plant Proteins & Plant Milks Blend. Complete amino acid coverage from complementary plant proteins (pea + rice). No dairy or soy isolates.

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Lion's Mane

Good