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Sweet Treat High Protein Bar, Boston Crème Pie
Ingredients:
Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate), Maltitol Syrup, Soluble Corn Fiber, Glycerine, Coconut Oil, Palm Kernal Oil, Natural Flavor, Alkalized Cocoa Powder, Alkalized High Fat Cocoa, Water, Palm Oil, Sunflower And/Or Soy Lecithin, Dextrose, Salt, Modified Butter Oil, Dehydrated Butter, Guar Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate, Annatto And Turmeric (For Color), Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Think! Sweet Treat High Protein Bar, Boston Crème Pie, is recommended for avoidance on our platform. This product does not meet the criteria for a cleaner food option due to several factors.
The bar is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients. It contains added sugars in the form of Maltitol and Stevia Leaf Extract, with Dextrose as a more concerning added sugar due to its higher potential for negative health impacts. The presence of potentially harmful additives, such as Natural Flavor, Flavor, Soy Lecithin, and Glycerin, further detracts from its overall healthfulness.
Additionally, the inclusion of oils such as Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil raises environmental and health concerns. These oils are often associated with deforestation and may have adverse effects on cardiovascular health. The product’s reliance on various protein isolates and concentrates, while contributing to its high protein content, does not compensate for the other less desirable ingredients.
The Think! Sweet Treat High Protein Bar also contains a number of other ingredients that contribute to its low rating. These include Soluble Corn Fiber, Coconut Oil, Alkalized Cocoa Powder, Alkalized High Fat Cocoa, and Guar Gum. While some of these ingredients may have their own benefits or uses in food production, their presence in the context of this product does not align with the goal of providing cleaner food options.
The evaluation process for our green leaf rating is thorough and aims to identify products that offer healthier, more environmentally friendly alternatives in a market saturated with unhealthy options. This particular product falls short of those standards, and therefore, we recommend that consumers looking for cleaner, healthier snack choices explore other products that better align with these values.
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