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Protein Shake Strawberry Shortcake
Alani · 0/100 · Not approved
2 not-approved ingredients detected
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) | Caution | Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Sucralose | Not approved | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | Not approved | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×2 − 10×3 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sucralose | -50 | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | -50 | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) | -10 | Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
Ingredients
Watermilk protein concentratecalcium caseinateCreammaltodextrin soluble corn fibreSugar (Refined)Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)Natural FlavorSea Saltdipotassium phosphatepotassium carbonateSucralosesodium hexametaphosphateAcesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)containsMilkingrédientseauconcentré de protéine de lait'caséinate de calciumcrèmefibres solubles de maïs issues de maltodextrinesucregomme de cellulosearôme naturelsel de merphosphate dipotassiquecarbonate de potassiumhexamétaphosphate de sodiumacésulfame potassiumcontientlaitalani
Diets this fits
VegetarianPescatarianGluten-free
Label claims
Gluten Free
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