Nestlè Koko Krunch Chocolatey Cereal Review- Crispy Chocolate Cereal

Somedays all you need is a bowl of milk and cereal. A quick but filling breakfast and a midnight-craving killer – milk and cereal make for a heavenly pairing. And it gets even better when the cereal is chocolate flavored.

Nestlè launched a new cereal variant – Koko Krunch. The product reminds us of the shell-shaped chocolate cereals that were a staple evening snack we used to enjoy as kids. 

In this Nestlè Koko Krunch Chocolate Cereal review, we set out to find HOW the use of whole-grain cereal (containing all original layers) impacts the taste, and more importantly the crunch. Do the face-shaped cereals turn soggy instantly or do they retain the bite?

Nestlè Koko Krunch chocolatey cereal is now available in the markets and here is all the information you needed about it.

1. Packaging

We ordered the 20-gram pack that features an inviting graphic of the contents. It is not resealable. 

2. Main Ingredients

Whole Wheat Flour (Atta 38.6%), Sugar, Rice Flour (17.2%), Degermed Maize (corn) Grits (11.1%), Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Solids (5.4%), Minerals, Palm Oil, Natural Flavor, Iodised Salt, Emulsifiers (soya lecithin), Antioxidant (307b), Natural Flavoring Substance and Vitamins are the main ingredients.

3. Taste

‘Great chocolatey taste’ the pack says.

Does the taste meet our expectations? What about the sweetness, is it too high or just right?

4. Flavor

Is the flavor of this cereal bold or subtle? How is the flavor impacted when this cereal is consumed with milk?

5. Texture

The texture was tested in two stages. With and without warm milk. The brand claims their cereal retains ‘crunch’ in warm milk. 

What did our testing tell us?

6. Appearance

Broken? Too tiny? Randomly shaped? 

What about the color of this cereal?

7. Nutritional Information

Per 100 grams, Nestlè Koko Krunch offers 345 Kcal, 6.5 grams of protein, 72 grams of carbohydrates (of which 24.9 grams is sugar), and 3.5 grams of fat. 

It also has 5.16 mg of Vitamin D, 0.9 mg of Vitamin B2, and 400 mg of calcium among other vitamins and minerals. 

8. Price

A 20-gram pack is priced at Rs 10.

9. Shelf Life

It has a shelf life of 12 months. 

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A 20-gram pack holds, rather adorable, if we may add, bear face-shaped cereals. These had an inviting chocolate brown appearance with very few cracked or partially broken pieces. 

The review process was conducted in two stages – dry tasting + with some warm milk. 

Straight out of the pack, these were toothsome! The crisp texture, the freshness – all remarkable. This subtly sweet cereal has an equally mild chocolate flavor.

We added some Nestlè Koko Krunch to a bowl of warm milk and let it sit for around five minutes to test the brand’s ‘crunchy in warm milk’ claim. 

Surprisingly, the product beautifully delivered this claim! The cereals retained the crunch quite satisfactorily without significant sogginess. 

Another noteworthy aspect- the cereal imparts a chocolate milk-like taste with some mild nuttiness. 

What is soya lecithin and why is it in my cereal?

Soya lecithin is a safe food additive. It is used as a preservative and is unlikely to be harmful as it is present in minute quantities. 

Features

• A 20-gram pack is priced at Rs 10.
• It has a shelf life of 12 months.
• Main ingredients- Whole Wheat Flour (Atta 38.6%), Sugar, Rice Flour (17.2%), Degermed Maize (corn) Grits (11.1%), Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Solids (5.4%), Minerals, Palm Oil, Natural Flavor, Iodised Salt, Emulsifiers (soya lecithin), Antioxidant (307b), Natural Flavoring Substance and Vitamins
• These feature a bear face shape. 

Pros

• The appearance is an attractive feature.
• They taste fresh and have a commendable crunch.
• The chocolate flavor is satisfactory.
• Thumbs up for the balanced sweetness. 
• Made with over 65% whole grains, this is a good source of fiber. (4 grams per 100 grams of cereal)
• Even after adding milk, the crunch was retained!

Best Suited For

A quick filling breakfast, a sweet snack, and perhaps even a sneaky way to get your little one to have some milk – we recommend Nestlè Koko Krunch for everyone!

Here are some exciting FAQs on “Nestlè Koko Krunch chocolatey cereal.”

1. Does this cereal contain additional sweeteners?

Yes, this is sweetened with glucose syrup.

2. Do these cereals contain preservatives?

Yes, this cereal contains soya lecithin, which is a mild preservative.

3. Can these cereals be eaten while dieting?

As long as your caloric budget permits, you can incorporate food items of your choice. Here are 17 options we recommend.

4. Can dry fruits be used to garnish a bowl of chocolaty cereals and milk?

Definitely! This will add some good fats and proteins and enhance the texture and feeling of satiety.

5. Are cereals and muesli somewhat the same?

No, muesli typically is made of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Cereal, on the other hand, has just one component. 

We liked the Nestlè Koko Krunch Chocolatey cereal, and we think kids and adults will relish it just the same. Whether it’s something sweet and crunchy to nibble on during meals or make a QUICK, wholesome, and filling snack- we’d recommend you to try this cereal. 

With milk or without, the crunch is remarkable! The balanced sweetness and subtle chocolate flavor are other parameters this fared well on. 

We also appreciate how the cereal is prepared with over 50% whole grains!

Do you munch on a pack of cereal occasionally?

Our reviews are unbiased and all samples used during the reviews were paid for by us. Read our entire ethics statement here.