Muscle Milk
Flavor:
Genuine Protein Powder - Peanut Butter Chocolate
Ingredients:
Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Isolate, Isomalto-oligosaccharides (Soluble Vegetable Powder), Calcium Caseinate, Non-dairy Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate [milk Derivative], Mono- And Diglycerides, Tocopherols [protect Flavor]), Sodium Caseinate, Alkalized Cocoa Powder, Maltodextrin, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Canola Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Organic Oat Fiber, Calcium Phosphate, Less Than 1% Of: Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Salt, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Ascorbic Acid, Milk Solids, Enzyme-modified Cocoa Butter, Nonfat Dry Milk, Lactoferrin, Cholecalciferol, Vitamin A Palmitate
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Powder in Peanut Butter Chocolate falls short of our green leaf standards, earning the lowest possible score on our scale. This product is not organic and does not use non-GMO ingredients, which significantly impacts its rating. Additionally, it includes several added sugars and artificial sweeteners such as Acesulfame potassium and Sucralose, which are considered harmful.
The presence of potentially harmful additives is another concern. Ingredients like natural and artificial flavors, mono- and diglycerides, and enzyme-modified cocoa butter contribute to the low score. Known harmful additives, specifically artificial flavors and maltodextrin, further detract from the product’s overall healthfulness.
The use of oils such as canola and palm is also problematic. These oils are often processed and may not align with the cleaner food options that health-conscious consumers seek. The inclusion of artificial flavors confirms the product’s position at the bottom of our rating scale.
Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Powder’s formulation raises questions about its suitability for those aiming to incorporate cleaner, more natural products into their diet. The combination of non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and questionable additives and oils do not meet the criteria for a higher green leaf rating.
Our assessment of Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Powder underscores the need for scrutiny when selecting food products, particularly for those dedicated to consuming cleaner, healthier options. Despite its protein content and intended use as a nutritional supplement, the product’s composition does not align with the values of our green leaf rating system. Consumers looking for cleaner food options would be advised to consider alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients without harmful additives.
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