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Huel Bar
Flavor:
Coffee Caramel
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, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Huel Bar Coffee Caramel is a food product that has earned the lowest possible rating on our green leaf scale. This rating reflects the product’s alignment with our standards for cleaner food options, which prioritize organic and non-GMO ingredients while avoiding harmful additives and added sugars.
The bar is not organic, which detracts significantly from its score. It also contains genetically modified ingredients, further impacting its rating negatively. The presence of added sugars, specifically coconut sugar, reduces its score, as we advocate for products without added sweeteners. Brown rice syrup, a more concerning form of sugar due to its potential health impacts, is also included in the ingredients list.
Additionally, the product contains natural flavors, a term that encompasses a range of additives, some of which may be harmful. This ambiguity affects the product’s transparency and our ability to deem it a clean food option. The inclusion of pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, and maltodextrin, a food additive often used as a thickener or filler, further diminishes the product’s rating. Maltodextrin, in particular, is singled out for its known negative health implications.
The product’s composition aligns with a pattern of choices that prioritize shelf stability and flavor over healthfulness and ingredient quality. Our assessment highlights the importance of ingredient transparency and the need for food products that support a healthy lifestyle without compromising on these values.
The Huel Bar Coffee Caramel’s low rating is a clear indicator that it falls short of our standards for cleaner, healthier food options. We recommend consumers seek alternatives that better align with the principles of organic, non-GMO, and additive-free products.
Certifications:
None
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