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Garden of Life – Protein section
Flavor:
Dr. Formulated Keto Meal Balanced Shake Chocolate
Ingredients:
Organic Grass Fed Butter Powder (Organic Grass Fed Butter, Organic Grass Fed Nonfat Milk), Truly Grass Fed™ Whey Protein Isolate, Organic Fair Trade Cacao, Organic Tapioca Fiber, Organic Chocolate Flavors, Sea Salt, Organic Stevia Extract (Leaf), Lactobacillus Plantarum.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Garden of Life’s Protein section Dr. Formulated Keto Meal Balanced Shake Chocolate receives a 2/5 green leaves rating. This product is a chocolate-flavored protein shake mix that markets itself as a keto-friendly meal replacement. It includes organic grass-fed butter powder, whey protein isolate, organic fair trade cacao, and other organic ingredients. However, despite some organic elements, the product is not fully organic, resulting in point deductions.
The protein shake does use non-GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect. However, it loses marks for the inclusion of added sugars, specifically stevia, which is not aligned with the goal of offering cleaner food options. Additionally, the product contains ‘organic chocolate flavors’ that are flagged for potentially harmful additives, further reducing its score.
The utilization of organic grass-fed butter powder and Truly Grass Fed™ Whey Protein Isolate are notable attributes, indicating a commitment to quality protein sources. Organic tapioca fiber is included as well, which is often considered a healthier fiber source. Sea salt and organic stevia extract are also present, with the latter being a controversial ingredient due to its classification as an added sugar.
Lactobacillus Plantarum is incorporated as a probiotic, which may offer digestive benefits. However, this positive is overshadowed by the presence of ingredients that detract from the product’s overall healthfulness. The use of ‘organic chocolate flavors’ is vague and raises concerns about the potential inclusion of undisclosed additives that could be considered unhealthy.
Despite having some commendable qualities, such as non-GMO ingredients and organic elements, Garden of Life’s Keto Meal Balanced Shake falls short of being a top-tier clean food product. The presence of added sugars and questionable flavor additives necessitates improvement for a higher green leaf rating. The product could benefit from eliminating these contentious ingredients to better align with the website’s mission of promoting cleaner, healthier food options.
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