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CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA MEAL BARS, CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA

EQUATE · 10/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Soy Protein Isolate Caution Hexane-extracted soy protein; highly processed.
Natural Flavors Caution Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Milk Powder Caution Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol.
Soy Lecithin Caution Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic.
Sucralose Not approved Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 10

ReasonPointsDetail
Sucralose -50 Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption.
Soy Protein Isolate -10 Hexane-extracted soy protein; highly processed.
Natural Flavors -10 Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Milk Powder -10 Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol.
Soy Lecithin -10 Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic.

Ingredients

protein blendsoy crisps [soy protein isolate]Soy Protein IsolateWheyfiber blendpolydextrosesoluble tapioca fiberinulinglycerinpalm kernel oilsoy oilgelatinrolled oatsAlmondsgum arabicCocoaprocessed with alkaliNatural FlavorsMilk PowderSoy LecithinSaltSucralose

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