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Huel Bar
Flavor:
Chocolate Orange
Ingredients:
Pea Protein, Brown Rice Syrup, Soluble Corn Fiber, Rice Syrup, Grape Juice Concentrate, Brown Rice Protein, Gluten-free Rolled Oats, Dark Chocolate Chips (Cocoa Mass, Coconut Sugar, Cocoa Butter), Gluten-free Oat Flour, Sunflower Oil, Ground Flaxseed, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin, Rice Bran, Cocoa Powder, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, L-Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Oxide, Niacinamide, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium-D-Pantothenate, Zinc Oxide, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Potassium Iodide, Menaquinone-7, Calcium-L-Methylfolate, Retinyl Acetate, Ergocalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil (from Coconut), Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavors, Orange Oil.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Huel Bar Chocolate Orange earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves, signaling a product that falls short in providing cleaner food options. This snack bar is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its score. Furthermore, the presence of added sugars such as coconut sugar and brown rice syrup diminishes its health quality, with brown rice syrup identified as a more harmful sugar due to its potential effects on blood sugar levels.
The bar also includes ingredients like natural flavors and pyridoxine hydrochloride, which are considered potentially harmful additives. Maltodextrin stands out as a known harmful additive due to its high glycemic index and its ability to spike blood sugar. The use of these ingredients suggests that the product may not align with the health-oriented goals many consumers are seeking.
Despite the inclusion of some nutritious elements such as pea protein, brown rice protein, gluten-free rolled oats, and flaxseed, the negative impact of the non-organic, GMO, and added sugars, along with harmful additives, outweighs the potential benefits. This imbalance has led to the low green leaf rating.
The Huel Bar Chocolate Orange is therefore recommended to be avoided for those looking for cleaner, healthier food options. Its composition does not support a diet that minimizes processed ingredients and sugars, which are often linked to various health concerns. The product’s low rating reflects its position in a market where consumers are increasingly aware of and concerned about the ingredients in their food. The search for truly healthful snacks should continue beyond this offering, as it does not meet the criteria for a clean and healthy option.
Certifications:
None
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