kencko reviews and discussion

4.3

81% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Convenient single‑serve portability
  • Vibrant, natural fruit flavors
  • Clean, whole‑food ingredients
  • Attractive compostable packaging
  • Thin, juice‑like consistency
  • Persistent clumping and grit
  • Occasionally bland flavor profiles
  • Seedy, uneven mouthfeel

Kencko earns mixed reviews: the brand delivers convenient, compostably packaged freeze‑dried fruit-and-veg blends with vibrant flavors like Reds, Purples, and Golds that many find delicious and energizing, yet its smoothies often drink more like thin juice and frequently clump or taste gritty. Reviews of Kencko praise easy on‑the‑go nutrition, clean ingredients, and flavor variety, while calling out inconsistent mixing, seedy/grainy texture, occasional blandness, and a repeatedly cited high cost; several recommend using plant milk or a blender for better texture.

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98 reviews and posts

  • I’ve had Kencko it is good. It just is not my favorite when it comes to the texture when the packet is used. It does taste good. It is just the texture that is left behind unfortunately. Other than the texture. The taste was fine.

  • I've only tried the fruit snacks from this brand. Both flavors I've tried were really good. The snacks have good texture and flavor. I love that the snacks come in individual packages that are compostable.

  • Tried a few flavors of their powdered smoothie packs in the little individual packs. It was a little bit chalky/grainy and the fruit flavors weren’t very pronounced. Probably would pass on this in the future

  • I've only tried the powdered smoothies from Kencko. Every flavor (including the pumpkin spice which I'm reviewing) had a very grainy texture. I found when mixing the powder into water or milk that there was always some small chunks of the powder floating. I had the most luck with using a protein powder mixing cup and ball. The flavor is slightly sweet and I love the ingredients!

  • Finally got to try these now that they’re selling in Walmart. I’ll get straight to the point: they’re tasteless and gross. I guess since everything’s been freeze dried and grinned into a powder, all (natural) sweetness that you would have is completely gone. And as a person who likes a really thick frozen smoothie…you won’t get that. Even if you use milk, it’s thinner than a Naked Juice. Don’t waste your money yall!

  • Eh ok. Not what expected. It doesn’t dissolve fully. And have sediment that gritty. Taste meh. Too expensive. Maybe it’s better in smoothies.

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  • These are so cool! Smoothies get weird quickly, so you can't really make them ahead of time. These smoothie packets can go to the gym, the office, your carry-on on a flight, etc. and you can make them anytime/anywhere. They taste great and have fun flavor combinations. They sneak in hidden veggies as well! I tried them in a blender bottle with water, but I think they would taste even better with plant milk and ice in a blender if you have one. I used to buy frozen fruit for smoothies and they would get freezer burn before I remembered I had them. These packets will last a long time and you can put them on the counter where you'll remember them, if you have ADHD brain like me :) The branded bottle is cute, but I didn't purchase. One star off because shaking the mix in a blender bottle didn't thoroughly mix and left dry chunks. The branded bottle might work better. A bit pricey, but fresh smoothies cost much more.

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  • Love these. A very quick way to have smoothies. They are all natural, the ingredients are all finely ground dried fruits. No sugar added, but the smooth still taste naturally sweet due to the fruits. I use milk with them.

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  • Impressed with berry & veg. content, in powder form, with no added sugar. Mildly sweet. Completely portable, without mess. I blended a portion with almond milk & a few ice cubes. Created a refreshing sorbet, with a somewhat chalky texture. Great option without fresh or frozen fruit on-hand.

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  • I love this product! It’s easy to use, tasty and versatile. I honestly make it with hot tea water, mix enough water to hydrate and use a small milk frothier to mix together, let sit for a bit, then I add ice to cool down to a smooth drink. Sometimes I will add Boba and make it into a water type drink. You can bake with it , add to cake mixes, add an extra egg and a tablespoon to two tablespoons of water. I store mine in the freezer for use when I want.

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  • I have experienced what having more fruits and veggies does to your body, your skin, and energy! And let me tell you, it is honestly life-changing. I am so happy to have kencko as part of my life because it's not always easy to eat 10 fruits and veggies in one day, especially when I am on the move. I love having smoothies for breakfast or lunch. I drink them with water, but when I want something sweeter, I mix them with plant-based milk. Plus, they're sustainable and aesthetically pleasing to look at.

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  • I tried the greens flavor of the kencko mixes. They were easy to make and tasted good.

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  • They are so quick and easy to make I love them and they taste so good!!

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  • Great way to keep yourself nourished and hydrated. Love the company's mission and values too!

  • I bought these from Target. I tried to like them but honestly, I just thought they tasted pretty bad. I had to use a small blender to mix with water, because with just stirring it in, there were still significant chunks. Even though it was very healthy, overall, for the price I would want something that at least tasted good.

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  • Eu gosto muito da Kencko porque eles oferecem smoothies super nutritivos, práticos e em embalagens individuais, perfeitos para quem, como eu, quer adotar hábitos mais saudáveis sem complicação. A variedade de sabores é boa e o sabor é natural, sem aquela sensação artificial que alguns produtos têm. É uma solução rápida para o dia a dia corrido, fácil de preparar e levar para qualquer lugar. Sinto que me ajuda a consumir mais frutas e vegetais, o que faz toda a diferença na minha rotina. O preço é um pouco elevado, mas vale pela praticidade e qualidade dos ingredientes. Recomendo para quem quer começar ou manter um estilo de vida saudável com facilidade

  • Easy and tasty but more of a juice consistency than a smoothie. I tried to add them to milk vs. water so it would taste a bit richer but still ended up being a bit too thin for my taste.

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    Very expensive. Didn't think it was worth repurchasing.

  • I bought this a few years ago when I first learned about it and I love how easy it is to make a delicious smoothie on the go. The flavor variety is good and I also like the ingredients.

  • Taste was amazing! I would recommend shaking the powder for a lot longer than you think you need to. This will allow it to completely dissolve.

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  • OBSESSED!!! so delicious and nutritious - other juices scrap the good stuff and leave you with mostly sugar, but Kencko gives you all the healthy stuff by capturing the whole fruit (fiber etc). Reds is my go-to flavor (though I do mix it up to try new ones all the time) and it's become a daily ritual I very much look forward to. If mixing with water (my preference) its a bit thinner tasting than a traditional smoothie but i prefer it that way. Great hack for travel / on-the-go moments as well.

    Received a free product from kencko