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Huel Bar
Flavor:
Raspberry Protein Bar
Ingredients:
Pea Protein, Cocoa Coating (Cocoa Butter, Erythritol, Cocoa Mass, Inulin Fiber, Rice Flour, Rapeseed Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Salt), Brown Rice Protein, Chicory Fiber, Glycerin, Peanut Butter, Water, Ground Flaxseed, Sunflower Lecithin, Dried Raspberry Pieces, Natural Flavors, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil (from Coconut), Sunflower Oil, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Glycerophosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, L-Ascorbic Acid, Menaquinone-7, Zinc Gluconate, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Retinyl Acetate, Plant-Derived Vitamin D3, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Cyanocobalamin, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Methylfolate Calcium.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Huel Bar Raspberry Protein Bar presents itself as a protein-rich food option. However, its ingredient list reveals several areas for improvement regarding its commitment to cleaner food alternatives. The product is not organic, which detracts from its potential to be a top choice for health-conscious consumers.
The bar contains erythritol, a sugar alcohol, which contributes to a deduction in its clean food score due to added sugars. The presence of natural flavors raises concerns about the transparency of the ingredients, as this term can mask a range of undisclosed additives. Additionally, glycerin is used, which, while common in food products, is not always perceived as a clean ingredient. The inclusion of maltodextrin is particularly notable as it is a processed additive often derived from corn, rice, potato starch, or wheat. Its use leads to a significant decrease in the product’s clean food rating due to its association with potential health impacts and its processed nature.
The bar incorporates non-GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect. However, this is overshadowed by the other ingredients that fall short of the clean food criteria. The product does feature a mix of proteins, including pea and brown rice protein, and sources of fiber such as chicory fiber and ground flaxseed. These components align with healthier food profiles but are not enough to offset the less desirable ingredients.
While the Huel Bar Raspberry Protein Bar includes vitamins and minerals such as L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Menaquinone-7 (Vitamin K2), and various B vitamins, these added nutrients do not compensate for the presence of the aforementioned additives. The product’s overall score reflects a need for reformulation to eliminate processed and unclear ingredients to truly stand out as a cleaner food option in the market.
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