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GOLD EMBLEM · 0/100 · Not approved
3 not-approved ingredients detected
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Maltodextrin | Caution | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Artificial Flavors | Not approved | Undisclosed synthetic flavoring compounds. |
| Sunflower Oil | Not approved | Refined seed oil; high-oleic variants slightly more stable but still industrially processed. |
| Sucralose | Not approved | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
100 − 50×3 − 10×1 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Flavors | -50 | Undisclosed synthetic flavoring compounds. |
| Sunflower Oil | -50 | Refined seed oil; high-oleic variants slightly more stable but still industrially processed. |
| Sucralose | -50 | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
| Maltodextrin | -10 | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
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