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Raw Organic Fit Protein Coffee
Ingredients:
Raw Certified Organic Protein Blend: Organic Pea Protein, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Tapioca Fiber, Organic Pea Fiber, Organic Chia Seed & Sprout, Organic Flax Seed & Sprout, Organic Cracked Wall Chlorella, Organic Amaranth Sprout, Organic Quinoa Sprout, Organic Millet Sprout, Organic Buckwheat Sprout, Organic Garbanzo Bean Sprout, Organic Lentil Sprout, Organic Adzuki Bean Sprout, Organic Sunflower Seed Sprout, Organic Pumpkin Seed Sprout, Organic Sesame Seed Sprout; Raw Certified Organic Weight Loss & Stress Management Blend: Raw Organic Svetol® (Naturally Decaffeinated Green Coffee Bean Extract), Raw Organic Ashwagandha Root; Raw Certified Organic Superfood Blend: Organic Baobab Fruit, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Daikon Radish Sprout, Organic Alfalfa Sprout; Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend: [Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum] (3 Billion CFU), Lipase, Protease, Aspergillopepsin, beta-Glucanase, Cellulase, Bromelain, Phytase, Lactase, Papain, Peptidase, Pectinase, Hemicellulase, Xylanase. Other Ingredients: Organic Arabica Fair Trade coffee, organic vanilla flavors, organic coffee flavor, organic stevia extract (leaf), sea salt.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Garden of Life’s Raw Organic Fit Protein Coffee has earned a rating of 3 out of 5 green leaves on our website. This product is a certified organic, non-GMO protein blend that incorporates a variety of plant-based proteins and sprouts, including organic pea protein and organic sprouted brown rice protein. The formula is bolstered by organic fibers like tapioca and pea, as well as seeds and sprouts ranging from chia to sesame. Additionally, it contains a blend aimed at weight loss and stress management, featuring decaffeinated green coffee bean extract and ashwagandha root. Superfoods such as baobab fruit and cinnamon are also included in the mix, along with a host of probiotics and digestive enzymes to support gut health.
The product prides itself on being organic and free from genetically modified ingredients, which aligns with the ethos of providing cleaner food options. However, it does lose points for the inclusion of stevia as an added sugar and for the presence of ‘flavor’ listed in the ingredients, which the scoring system deems potentially harmful. The term ‘flavor’ often refers to a variety of additives that can be ambiguous in nature, which raises concerns. Additionally, the ingredient ‘rum’ was noted, but it doesn’t appear in the provided ingredient list. If ‘rum’ were present, it would have been a point of deduction, so this might be a mistake in the scoring process.
The product positions itself as a health-conscious choice for individuals looking to integrate a protein supplement into their diet that is mindful of organic and non-GMO principles. Despite the deductions for added sugars and the ambiguous nature of ‘flavor’ additives, Garden of Life’s offering maintains a middle-of-the-road standing in our ratings. This reflects a balance between its commendable organic ingredients and the areas where it has room for improvement according to our health-conscious criteria. The product stands as a viable option for those seeking a protein supplement that supports a cleaner diet, yet it acknowledges the potential for refining its composition to better align with the highest standards of health and transparency in food products.
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