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Ensure® Original Strawberry Nutrition Shake
Ingredients:
Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Blend of Vegetable Oils (Canola, Corn), Soy Protein Isolate, Nonfat Milk. Less than 0.5% of: VITAMINS & MINERALS (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Ferrous Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Magnesium Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12), Natural & Artificial Flavors, Cellulose Gel, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Sucralose, and Red #3.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Ensure® Original Strawberry Nutrition Shake falls at the lowest end of the spectrum on our clean food scale. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and sucralose, raises concerns about the product’s nutritional quality. Moreover, the presence of potentially harmful additives such as artificial flavors, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and various synthetic vitamins and minerals further detracts from its overall score.
The Ensure® Original Strawberry Nutrition Shake contains a blend of non-organic vegetable oils, including canola and corn oil, which are often processed and may not align with cleaner food standards. The use of carrageenan, an additive some studies have linked to digestive issues, and Red 3, an artificial color, contribute to the product’s low rating. Additionally, the presence of corn maltodextrin, a processed thickener and filler, is another reason for its low score.
Our assessment focuses on the product’s composition rather than its flavor. The product’s reliance on artificial ingredients and non-organic sources suggests that it may not be the best choice for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The shake is also penalized for containing ingredients like sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, which is often viewed with skepticism by those prioritizing natural diets.
The Ensure® Original Strawberry Nutrition Shake, with its 1/5 green leaf rating, is not recommended for consumers looking for clean and healthy food products. Its formulation includes several ingredients that do not meet our criteria for a clean and wholesome food product. Consumers seeking alternatives would be better served by products that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and exclude artificial additives and sweeteners.
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