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Raw Organic Protein Powder - Chocolate
Ingredients:
Raw Organic Protein Blend: Organic Pea Protein, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Amaranth Sprout, Organic Buckwheat Sprout, Organic Millet Sprout, Organic Cracked Wall Chlorella, Organic Quinoa Sprout, Organic Chia Seed Sprout, Organic Garbanzo Bean Sprout, Organic Lentil Sprout, Organic Adzuki Bean Sprout, Organic Flax Seed Sprout, Organic Sunflower Seed Sprout, Organic Pumpkin Seed Sprout, Organic Sesame Seed Sprout, Organic Flavor Blend: Organic Chocolate Flavor with Other Natural Flavors, Organic Cocoa, Organic Erythritol, Organic Guar Gum, Sea Salt, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend: Lipase, Protease, Aspergillopepsin, beta-Glucanase, Cellulase, Bromelain, Phytase, Lactase, Papain, Peptidase, Pectinase, Hemicellulase, Xylanase, Bacillus subtilis DE111® (250 million CFU at time of expiration).
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Garden of Life’s Raw Organic Protein Powder in Chocolate receives a 3/5 green leaves rating on our website, marking it as an average choice for those seeking cleaner food options. This plant-based protein powder is certified organic and non-GMO, appealing to health-conscious consumers who prioritize these attributes in their dietary supplements.
The product boasts a robust protein blend derived from various organic sprouts including pea protein, brown rice protein, and seeds like chia and flax. This diversity in protein sources caters to those who follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, ensuring a comprehensive amino acid profile. Additionally, the inclusion of a probiotic and enzyme blend with Bacillus subtilis DE111 supports digestive health.
Despite the product’s organic credentials and plant-based ingredients, it loses points for containing added sweeteners such as stevia and erythritol. While these are non-nutritive sweeteners and considered healthier alternatives to refined sugar, they are still subtracted from the total score, reflecting a preference for foods without added sweeteners. The presence of “natural flavors” further impacts the score, as these ingredients lack transparency and could encompass a range of unspecified components.
Garden of Life’s protein powder demonstrates a commitment to providing a product that supports a healthy diet with its organic, non-GMO ingredients and added digestive enzymes. However, the deductions for added sweeteners and natural flavors indicate there is room for improvement. Consumers looking for an entirely natural product without sweeteners or ambiguous flavoring might consider other options. Nonetheless, this protein powder serves as a middle-ground choice for those who value organic, plant-based protein sources but are less concerned about the inclusion of certain additives.
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