Cereales y Granos

Cocoa pebbles cereal

Cocoa pebbles cereal
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Ingredient Information

Name

Cocoa pebbles cereal

Category

Cereales y Granos

Popularity

4 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is a crunchy and sugary breakfast cereal with an intense cocoa flavor, very popular in various parts of the world, especially in the United States. It consists of small pieces of puffed rice coated in a sweet cocoa powder, which gives it a unique taste that is very appealing to both children and adults alike.

This cereal was created in the 1970s as a version of rice cereal with a chocolate flavor, and its name comes from the "cocoa pebbles" that form the base of the product. It is ideal to consume with milk or as a base for sweet recipes, such as desserts and snacks, providing a chocolatey touch and a crunchy texture.

Regarding its properties, Cocoa Pebbles provides fast-absorbing carbohydrates from the puffed rice and added sugars for immediate energy; however, it is not a significant source of fiber or protein. It is commonly enriched with vitamins and minerals to complement the diet, but it is recommended to consume it in moderation due to its sugar content.

In the Hispanic world, although the name "Cocoa Pebbles" does not have an exact synonym because it is a registered trademark, it can be associated with terms such as "chocolate rice cereal", "cocoa ball cereal", or simply "crunchy chocolate cereal". These terms describe the type of cereal in recipes when the original product is not available.

Nutritional Properties

1.3g
fiber
225mg
calcium
39mcg
folate
8mg
iron
120mg
potassium
32g
sugars
375
calories
5g
proteins
12mg
vitamin c
3.3g
total fats
84g
carbohydrates

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