Slimfast
Flavor:
SlimFast Original Shake Mixes - Creamy Milk Chocolate
Ingredients:
Maltodextrin, Sugar, Alkalized Cocoa Powder, Cellulose Gel, Sunflower Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk, Disodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Silicon Dioxide) , Milk Protein Concentrate , Xanthan Gum, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Salt , Acesulfáme Potassium, Aspartame. Vitamin And Mineral Blend: Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), D-lalpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide, D-calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin À Palmitate, Chromium Chloride, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Biotin, Copper Gluconate, Folic Acid, Sodium Molybdàte, Sodium Selenite, Phytonadione (Vitamin K1), Potassium Iodide, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the SlimFast Original Shake Mix in Creamy Milk Chocolate falls short of providing a clean food option. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which already detracts from its potential health benefits. In addition to non-organic status, the presence of added sugars, particularly harmful ones like aspartame, further diminishes its nutritional value.
The ingredient list reveals several components that raise concerns. Maltodextrin, a highly processed thickener, and sweetener, is one of the primary ingredients. The inclusion of artificial flavors and aspartame, a controversial artificial sweetener, contribute to the product’s low rating. These elements are associated with negative health effects and are often avoided by health-conscious consumers.
Moreover, the product contains a variety of additives such as silicon dioxide and xanthan gum, which are often used to improve texture but are not essential for health. The presence of ‘natural flavors’ can be misleading, as this term can encompass a range of substances that are not always transparent to the consumer.
The shake mix also includes a vitamin and mineral blend, which may seem beneficial at first glance. However, the positive impact of these added nutrients is overshadowed by the detrimental ingredients that accompany them. The product’s formulation does not align with the criteria for a cleaner, healthier food option.
With its low green leaf rating, the SlimFast Original Shake Mix in Creamy Milk Chocolate is a product that consumers looking for healthier, cleaner food choices might want to avoid. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, harmful sweeteners, and unnecessary additives make it a less desirable choice in a market where cleaner, more wholesome alternatives are available.
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