protein energy bar
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Flagged concerns
canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
enriched flour
Stripped of nutrients; high glycemic; bleaching may leave chemical residue.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Proto whey protein blend (micro peptides from high-dh hydrolyzed whey protein [40% di and tripeptides], whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate), palm oil, enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, palm kernel oil, canola oil, dextrose, soy lecithin, natural flavors, sucralose, baking soda, salt, ammonium bicarbonate, stevia leaf extract.