Ensure
Flavor:
Ensure® Max Protein Milk Chocolate Nutrition Shake
Ingredients:
Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali). Less than 0.5% of: Vitamins & Minerals (Magnesium Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Sodium Molybdate, Biotin, Vitamin B12), Natural & Artificial Flavor, Inulin, Soluble Corn Fiber, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Cellulose Gel, Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, and Sucralose.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a rating of 1/5 green leaves, signaling our lowest endorsement for a cleaner food option. The Ensure® Max Protein Milk Chocolate Nutrition Shake is a non-organic beverage that also contains GMO ingredients. These two factors alone diminish its standing as a healthy choice.
The shake includes artificial sweeteners like Acesulfame potassium and Sucralose. These ingredients contribute to a significant reduction in its score because of their association with adverse health effects. Moreover, the presence of artificial flavors and potentially harmful additives like carrageenan further degrade its rating. These substances have been linked to inflammation and other negative health outcomes.
In addition to these concerns, the product lists ingredients such as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, which when synthetic, raises questions about its necessity and potential overuse in fortified foods. The inclusion of palm oil, which is not only associated with health risks but also environmental concerns, further impacts the product’s score negatively.
Taking all these factors into account, the Ensure® Max Protein Milk Chocolate Nutrition Shake falls short as a recommended food product on our scale. Its composition of non-organic, GMO, and questionable additives does not align with the goal of providing cleaner, healthier food options. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would be advised to look for products with organic ingredients, without GMOs, and free from artificial sweeteners and flavors.
The rating reflects a comprehensive assessment of the ingredients and their implications for health. Those seeking to maintain a diet centered around clean and nutritious foods should consider alternatives that adhere to these principles.
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