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SlimFast Original Shake Mixes - French Vanilla

Ingredients:

Sugar, Sunflower Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk, Disodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Silicon Dioxide), Cellulose Gel, Maltodextrin, Milk Protein Concentrate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Salt , Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Aspartame. Vitamin And Mineral Blend: Calcium Carbonate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, D-l Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Potassium Iodide, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Phytonadione (Vitamin K1), Sodium Molybdate , Sodium Selenite, Copper Gluconate , Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), D-calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thámine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Riboflavin (Vamin B2), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12). Contains Milk And Soy. Vitamins And Mineral Blend: Calcium Carbonate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, D-l Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Potassium Iodide, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Phytonadione (Vitamin K1), Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Gluconate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), D-calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

The “SlimFast Original Shake Mixes – French Vanilla” receives a 1 out of 5 green leaf rating on our website, indicating the lowest level of recommendation due to its composition, which raises concerns about healthfulness and clean eating standards. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, factors that contribute to its low score.

The shake mix includes added sugars, with sugar listed prominently among its ingredients. Furthermore, it contains artificial sweeteners like acesulfame potassium and aspartame, which are considered more harmful types of added sugars. The presence of these sweeteners is a significant drawback for those seeking cleaner food options.

In addition to sweeteners, the product also contains several additives. Ingredients such as silicon dioxide and xanthan gum are flagged as potentially harmful, while artificial flavors are identified as known harmful additives. The inclusion of these substances is a critical factor in the evaluation of the product’s overall healthfulness.

The mix contains maltodextrin, a highly processed ingredient that is often derived from genetically modified crops. It also lists ‘natural flavor’ and ‘natural and artificial flavor,’ which are ambiguous terms that do not provide clear information about their sources or potential health effects. These factors further detract from the product’s green leaf rating.

The product does not list palm oil specifically, so the deduction for harmful oils may not apply directly to this product. However, it does include sunflower oil, which, depending on its processing, can also be of concern to health-conscious consumers.

Despite being fortified with a blend of vitamins and minerals, the negatives associated with the non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and potentially harmful additives overshadow the potential benefits of these nutrients.

The overall assessment of the “SlimFast Original Shake Mixes – French Vanilla” is that it falls short of the standards for cleaner food options. The product’s ingredients and lack of organic certification lead to the recommendation to avoid this shake mix in favor of healthier, more natural alternatives.