19/22 ingredients recognized
Strawberry crème 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.
sunflower oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; refined and oxidation-prone when heated.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
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.
fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
Proto Whey protein blend, palm oil, enriched flour, sugar, palm kernel oil, canola oil, fructose, soy lecithin, natural flavors, citric acid, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, sucralose, freeze dried strawberry powder, salt, beet powder, water, baking soda, ammonium bicarbonate, vegetable juice, stevia leaf extract, ascorbic acid