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Ensure® Max Protein Cherry Cheesecake Nutrition Shake
Ingredients:
Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate. Less than 0.5% of: Vitamins & Minerals (Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Phylloquinone, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Biotin, Vitamin B12), Sunflower Oil, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Soluble Corn Fiber, Inulin, Cellulose Gel, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), and Sucralose.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Ensure® Max Protein Cherry Cheesecake Nutrition Shake is a non-organic beverage that fails to meet the criteria for a cleaner food option. It includes ingredients that raise concerns about its healthfulness and environmental impact. The product is not made with organic ingredients, and it does not use non-GMO components.
The shake contains artificial sweeteners like Acesulfame potassium and Sucralose, which are considered added sugars and have been associated with negative health effects. Additionally, it includes artificial flavors and potentially harmful additives such as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, which may not align with a clean eating philosophy. Carrageenan, another ingredient found in this product, is a known additive that some studies have linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and other health issues.
Though the product aims to provide a high-protein nutritional option, its use of these questionable ingredients overshadows potential benefits. There is no palm oil listed in the ingredient statement provided, yet the scoring indicates a deduction for palm oil, which may require a reevaluation of the scoring criteria based on the actual ingredients.
This nutrition shake also includes a variety of vitamins and minerals, but the presence of synthetic ingredients and lack of transparency regarding GMOs overshadow the potential nutritional benefits. The use of soluble corn fiber and inulin suggests an attempt to add fiber content, but these are processed fibers rather than those obtained from whole food sources.
The overall assessment of the Ensure® Max Protein Cherry Cheesecake Nutrition Shake is that it falls short of providing a clean and healthful food product. It is heavily penalized for its non-organic status, GMO content, and inclusion of various artificial and potentially harmful additives. The product’s low green leaf rating reflects its position as a less desirable choice for consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options.
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