Owyn Pro Elite 32g Plant Protein Shake Chocolate
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Summary
Owyn Pro Elite Chocolate scores 41/100. Plant-based RTD with pea + organic pumpkin seed protein at 32 g, flaxseed oil for omega-3, monk fruit (no sucralose, no sugar alcohols), top-9-allergen-free, Non-GMO Project Verified. Cleaner than mainstream dairy RTDs. The lowest lead reading in Batch B at 0.43 mcg per serving. Owned by Only What You Need (Owyn) / Pepsi (acquired 2025).
Contaminants 4
Source: Consumer Reports January 2024
Lead 0.43 mcg per serving Low
A low level of lead — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.
Independent third-party testing.
Cadmium 1.97 mcg per serving Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Cadmium is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen that accumulates in the kidneys over a lifetime.
Consumer Reports January 2024 detected 1.97 mcg cadmium per serving.
Arsenic 0.61 mcg per serving Low
A low level of arsenic — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.
Consumer Reports January 2024 detected 0.61 mcg arsenic per serving.
Mercury not detected Not detected
Not detected — below the laboratory's detection limit. This is the strictest possible result: no measurable amount was found.
Consumer Reports January 2024 reported mercury below the lab's threshold of detection — no mercury measurable in this product.
Key ingredients 17
Sunflower OilVery Bad
Refined seed oil high in inflammatory omega-6 linoleic acid. Adds processed fat with little nutritional value in a protein product.
See more about Sunflower Oil →Sunflower LecithinBad
Sunflower-derived emulsifier — cleaner than soy lecithin but still a refined, processed additive. Scout classifies lecithin emulsifiers as bad.
See more about Sunflower Lecithin →Natural FlavorBad
Part of Natural Chocolate Flavor. Mostly cocoa-based natural flavor; partially specified but still falls under FDA trade-secret rules for the 'natural flavor' component.
See more about Natural Flavor →WaterNeutral
Solvent base for the ready-to-drink shake.
See more about Water →Pea ProteinNeutral
Plant-based protein that's notably good for a legume but still less bioavailable than whey or other animal-source proteins, meaning more grams are needed to deliver the same usable amino acids for muscle protein synthesis. Naturally low in methionine, so it does not stand alone as a complete protein and is typically blended with rice. Pea crops are also well-documented soil accumulators of lead and cadmium — the suspected primary contamination route in this product.
See more about Pea Protein →Organic Pumpkin Seed ProteinNeutral
USDA Organic seed-based plant protein providing additional amino acid diversity in plant blends. Less bioavailable than whey and naturally low in lysine and threonine, so it does not match animal-source protein on a gram-for-gram basis. Pumpkin seeds are also a known cadmium accumulator from soil — a contributing factor to the cadmium detected here.
See more about Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein →Gellan Gum / Acacia Gum BlendNeutral
Microbial-fermentation and plant-sap-derived thickeners; inert and safe at typical concentrations.
See more about Gellan Gum / Acacia Gum Blend →Guar GumNeutral
Plant-derived (legume seed) thickener; inert and safe at typical concentrations.
See more about Guar Gum →Black CocoaNeutral
Part of Natural Chocolate Flavor. Mostly cocoa-based natural flavor; partially specified but still falls under FDA trade-secret rules for the 'natural flavor' component.
See more about Black Cocoa →Flaxseed OilGood
Whole-seed-derived oil providing omega-3 ALA. A genuinely beneficial fat source.
See more about Flaxseed Oil →Soluble FiberGood
Adds 3 g fiber per serving; supports digestive regularity.
See more about Soluble Fiber →Cocoa PowderGood
Natural cocoa providing chocolate flavor plus polyphenol antioxidants. Cocoa is also a known cadmium accumulator and may be a co-source of the cadmium detected.
See more about Cocoa Powder →Monk Fruit ExtractGood
Plant-derived zero-calorie sweetener; safer than synthetic sweeteners and pairs well with stevia to balance aftertaste.
See more about Monk Fruit Extract →Himalayan Pink Sea SaltGood
Unrefined sea salt — a minimally processed, natural source of sodium and essential trace minerals, and a legitimate whole-food seasoning. Treated as a positive ingredient.
See more about Himalayan Pink Sea Salt →SpinachGood
Part of Greens Blend. Whole-food vegetable powder providing micronutrients and polyphenols; small total dose but a positive over synthetic vitamin fortification.
See more about Spinach →KaleGood
Part of Greens Blend. Whole-food vegetable powder providing micronutrients and polyphenols; small total dose but a positive over synthetic vitamin fortification.
See more about Kale →BroccoliGood
Part of Greens Blend. Whole-food vegetable powder providing micronutrients and polyphenols; small total dose but a positive over synthetic vitamin fortification.
See more about Broccoli →Processing
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