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Summary
This protein powder contains high-quality grass-fed whey protein isolate, which is beneficial for muscle growth and recovery. However, it includes sugar and palm oil, which are less desirable due to their health and environmental impacts. The presence of natural flavors and a gum blend adds to the processing level, but the use of steviol glycosides as a sweetener is a positive aspect.
Key ingredients 14
Grass Fed Whey Protein IsolateVery Good
A high-quality, highly bioavailable protein source with a complete amino acid profile supporting muscle recovery.
See more about Grass Fed Whey Protein Isolate →Cocoa PowderGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Cocoa Powder →Cocoa Processed With AlkaliNeutral
Dutch-processed cocoa used for flavor and color, with a milder taste due to reduced acidity.
See more about Cocoa Processed With Alkali →SaltNeutral
Used for flavor enhancement and product preservation.
See more about Salt →Sodium BicarbonateNeutral
Commonly known as baking soda, used as a leavening agent in baked components.
See more about Sodium Bicarbonate →Guar GumNeutral
A plant-derived fiber used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
See more about Guar Gum →Gum AcaciaNeutral
A natural dietary fiber used as a stabilizer and emulsifier.
See more about Gum Acacia →Xanthan GumNeutral
A common food additive used to improve texture and prevent ingredient separation.
See more about Xanthan Gum →Steviol GlycosidesNeutral
A natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant.
See more about Steviol Glycosides →Unbleached Wheat FlourBad
Refined wheat flour offers limited nutritional value and contributes to blood sugar spikes.
See more about Unbleached Wheat Flour →SugarBad
Added sugar provides empty calories and can negatively impact metabolic health when consumed in excess.
See more about Sugar →Palm OilBad
A heavily processed oil high in saturated fats, often scrutinized for both health and environmental impacts.
See more about Palm Oil →Natural FlavorBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavor →Natural FlavorsBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavors →Processing
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