Home › Ingredients › Chocolate Nutrition Shake
Chocolate Nutrition Shake
fairlife · 0/100 · Not approved
3 not-approved ingredients detected
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Flavors | Caution | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) | Caution | Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans. |
| Carrageenan | Not approved | Linked in animal studies to gut inflammation; banned in EU infant formula. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | Not approved | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
| Sucralose | Not approved | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×3 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Carrageenan | -50 | Linked in animal studies to gut inflammation; banned in EU infant formula. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | -50 | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
| Sucralose | -50 | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
| Natural Flavors | -10 | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) | -10 | Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans. |
Ingredients
filtered lowfat grade a milkcontains less than ofCocoaNatural Flavorscellulose gelCarboxymethylcellulose (CMC)SaltCarrageenanlactase enzymemonk fruit juice concentrateAcesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)Sucralosestevia leaf extractvitamin apalmitatevitamin d3
Diets this fits
PescatarianGluten-free
Certifications
Kosher
Label claims
Gluten FreeDairy Free
Where to buy
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Scores come from our ingredient rules — never from commissions.
Scan it instead of reading labels
SmartChoice checks every ingredient on a product against these same rules — point your camera at the barcode and get a verdict in seconds.
Get SmartChoice — free on iPhoneEducational information, not medical or dietary advice. Scores reflect what the label states, checked against our published rules. Labels change — always read the product’s own packaging.