22/24 ingredients recognized
protein bar, cookies 'n cream
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Flagged concerns
sunflower oil with tocopherols
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; refined and oxidation-prone when heated.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
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.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
invert evaporated cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Milk derived protein blend (whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, whey protein concentrate), soluble vegetable fiber, soy protein isolate, sugar, glycerin, water, fractionated palm kernel oil, maltitol syrup, cocoa, sunflower oil with tocopherols (to protect flavor), pea protein, natural flavors, nonfat milk, maltodextrin, tapioca starch, alkalized cocoa powder, invert evaporated cane sugar, soy lecithin, unsweetened chocolate, salt, calcium carbonate, sunflower lecithin, sucralose, acesulfame potassium.