Ensure
Flavor:
Ensure® High Protein Strawberry Nutrition Shake
Ingredients:
Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Milk Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Sugar, Canola Oil. Less than 0.5% of: Vitamins & Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12), Natural & Artificial Flavors, Cellulose Gel, Carrageenan, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Gellan Gum, Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Sucralose, and Red #3.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Ensure High Protein Strawberry Nutrition Shake is not an organic option and contains GMOs. The ingredient list includes added sugars such as sugar, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose which contribute to its low score. The presence of potentially harmful additives like artificial flavors, gellan gum, and various synthetic vitamins further detracts from its rating. Known harmful additives such as carrageenan, corn maltodextrin, and Red 3 are also part of its composition. Additionally, the use of canola oil, which the scoring system deems a harmful oil, affects the overall score negatively.
The non-organic nature of the shake coupled with its genetically modified ingredients results in an initial deduction. The addition of sugars, particularly the artificial sweeteners acesulfame potassium and sucralose, raise concerns about the product’s healthfulness. The shake includes several additives for flavor, texture, and preservation, which are seen as potentially harmful. The presence of artificial flavoring and carrageenan, a thickening agent linked to digestive issues, as well as corn maltodextrin and the coloring agent Red 3, further decrease the product’s standing.
The Ensure Ensure® High Protein Strawberry Nutrition Shake is positioned as a high-protein nutritional option, but its ingredient profile raises several red flags from a health perspective. The product’s formulation reflects a prioritization of shelf stability and flavor over the use of natural and wholesome ingredients. For consumers seeking cleaner food options, this product does not align with those values due to its composition of non-organic, GMO, and various artificial ingredients. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator of its placement at the lower end of the health spectrum within the crowded market of nutritional shakes.
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