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Huel Bar
Flavor:
Raspberry and White Chocolate
Ingredients:
Pea Protein, Brown Rice Syrup, Soluble Corn Fiber, Rice Syrup, Grape Juice Concentrate, Brown Rice Protein, Gluten-free Rolled Oats, Gluten-free Oat Flour, White Chocolate Alternative (Cocoa Butter, Rice Powder (Rice Syrup, Rice Starch, Rice Flour), Raw Sugar, Natural Flavor), Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Ground Flaxseed, Rice Bran, 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, Dried Raspberries, Natural Flavors.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Huel Bar Raspberry and White Chocolate receives a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This rating reflects the bar’s use of ingredients that fall short of the standards for health and environmental consciousness outlined on our website.
This product is not organic, which detracts from its overall score as we prioritize organic ingredients for health and environmental reasons. Furthermore, the product is not certified as using non-GMO ingredients, which raises concerns regarding potential health risks and environmental impact associated with GMO crops.
The inclusion of added sugars, particularly brown rice syrup, contributes to the product’s low score. Brown rice syrup is a form of added sugar that we classify as more harmful due to its potential impact on blood sugar levels and overall health. The presence of natural flavors is also a concern, as this term can encompass a range of additives, some of which may be potentially harmful.
Maltodextrin stands out as a known harmful additive in the Huel Bar. This ingredient is often used as a thickener or filler and can cause spikes in blood sugar levels, making it undesirable in a product aimed at health-conscious consumers.
The product’s ingredient list also includes a number of vitamins and minerals, some of which are synthetically derived, such as pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6. While these nutrients are essential for health, the synthetic forms used in fortified foods may not be as beneficial as those obtained from natural, whole food sources.
Overall, the Huel Bar Raspberry and White Chocolate is rated as a product to avoid on our website due to its non-organic status, use of GMO ingredients, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives. Our assessment aims to guide consumers towards cleaner, healthier food options in a market saturated with products that do not meet these criteria.
Certifications:
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