RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake
Summary
RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake scores 18/100. The whey protein isolate itself is premium — 90% WPI, micro-filtered, delivering 25g protein at just 120 calories with excellent bioavailability. However, the Birthday Cake flavoring system is catastrophic. The "Other Ingredients" contain hydrogenated palm oil (trans fats), four petroleum-derived artificial dyes (Red #40, Yellow #6, Blue #1, Yellow #5), corn syrup, sucralose, artificial flavors, and a triple gum blend. RAW markets itself as "No fillers, No BS" — yet this flavor wraps a clean protein in one of the worst additive profiles in the entire protein powder category.
At a glance
Key ingredients 8
Whey Protein Isolate 90%Very Good
High-purity micro-filtered whey protein isolate delivering 25g protein at 120 calories. Excellent bioavailability, complete amino acid profile, and minimal fat/lactose. The protein source itself is genuinely premium.
See more about Whey Protein Isolate 90% →Hydrogenated Palm OilVery Bad
Contains trans fats — hydrogenated oils are linked to cardiovascular disease, LDL cholesterol increase, and systemic inflammation. A major red flag that has no place in a protein supplement.
See more about Hydrogenated Palm Oil →Red #40Very Bad
Petroleum-derived artificial dye linked to hyperactivity in children, behavioral issues, and potential carcinogenicity. Banned in several European countries.
See more about Red #40 →Yellow #6Very Bad
Artificial dye (Sunset Yellow) linked to allergic reactions, hyperactivity, and potential carcinogenicity. Requires warning labels in the EU.
See more about Yellow #6 →Yellow #5Very Bad
Artificial dye (Tartrazine) — one of the most controversial food dyes still permitted in the US. Linked to hyperactivity, allergic reactions, and potential carcinogenicity.
See more about Yellow #5 →Corn SyrupBad
Refined sugar syrup used as a binder in the birthday cake blend. Adds empty calories and spikes blood sugar with zero nutritional benefit.
See more about Corn Syrup →SucraloseBad
Chlorinated artificial sweetener linked to disruption of gut microbiome, potential insulin response issues, and generation of harmful chlorinated compounds during metabolism.
See more about Sucralose →Sunflower LecithinBad
Processed seed-derived emulsifier used for mixability. While cleaner than soy lecithin, it is still a processed additive.
See more about Sunflower Lecithin →Processing
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