Misfits Health Plant Based Caramel Popcorn Protein Bar
Summary
Misfits Health Caramel Popcorn Protein Bar scores 35/100. Despite impressive macros (15g protein, 1g sugar), this is a heavily processed product. The protein comes from three isolated plant sources (soy, pea, rice protein isolates). Contains Maltitol — the sugar alcohol with the highest glycemic index and well-documented laxative effects. Sunflower oil is a seed oil high in inflammatory omega-6. Natural flavors and lecithins (unspecified source) round out the ultra-processed profile. The 'plant-based' and 'gluten-free' branding masks a NOVA 4 formulation.
At a glance
Key ingredients 7
Soy Protein IsolateBad
Highly processed isolated soy protein. Animal proteins offer a more complete, bioavailable amino acid profile, so Scout classifies soy protein isolate/concentrate as bad.
See more about Soy Protein Isolate →Pea Protein IsolateNeutral
Processed plant protein. Less allergenic than soy but lower bioavailability than animal protein.
See more about Pea Protein Isolate →GlycerinNeutral
Sugar alcohol humectant used for moisture and texture.
See more about Glycerin →MaltitolBad
Sugar alcohol with the highest glycemic index of all sugar alcohols (75% that of sucrose). Well-documented to cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
See more about Maltitol →Sunflower OilVery Bad
Seed oil high in inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids. Typically extracted using high heat and hexane solvent.
See more about Sunflower Oil →Natural FlavorsBad
Ambiguous lab-derived flavoring. 'Natural' label can hide hundreds of chemical compounds.
See more about Natural Flavors →LecithinsNeutral
Emulsifier from unspecified source (soy or sunflower). Processing aid.
See more about Lecithins →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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