Cookies & Cream Bar

by Clinical

A heavily processed protein bar masquerading as health food. Loaded with multiple sugar alcohols that cause digestive distress, inflammatory seed oils, and concerning additives like carrageenan. The extensive ingredient list signals ultra-processing despite protein content.

• Soy Protein Isolate – controversial · Highly processed protein with potential estrogenic effects and often from GMO sources
• Whey Protein Isolate – safe · High-quality complete protein, though highly processed form removes beneficial compounds
• Prebiotic Tapioca Fiber – beneficial · Supports gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria
• Uncooked Cornstarch – safe · Simple starch used as a binder, likely from GMO corn
• Vegetable Glycerine – safe · Natural humectant that helps maintain moisture and texture
• Maltitol Syrup – controversial · Sugar alcohol that commonly causes digestive distress including gas and diarrhea
• Maltitol – controversial · Sugar alcohol with significant laxative effects and potential blood sugar impact
• Sorbitol – controversial · Sugar alcohol known to cause digestive upset, especially when combined with other sugar alcohols
• Almond Butter – beneficial · Nutrient-dense whole food providing healthy fats and protein
• Palm Kernel Oil – controversial · High in saturated fat with environmental concerns and potential inflammatory effects
• Cocoa Powder – beneficial · Rich in antioxidants and beneficial compounds
• Natural Flavors – controversial · Vague term that can mask dozens of chemical compounds
• Palm Oil – controversial · Inflammatory oil with environmental and health concerns
• Vitamin Blend – safe · Synthetic vitamins and minerals for fortification
• Tapioca Starch – safe · Natural starch used as a thickener and binder
• Soy Lecithin – safe · Common emulsifier, generally safe but often from GMO sources
• Alkali-Processed Cocoa – safe · Dutch-processed cocoa with reduced antioxidant content compared to natural cocoa
• Salt – safe · Essential mineral used for taste enhancement
• Water – safe · Basic ingredient for texture and processing
• Whey Powder – safe · Dairy protein powder, less processed than isolate
• Calcium Carbonate – safe · Calcium supplement and pH buffer
• Non Fat Dry Milk – safe · Dehydrated milk solids for protein and flavor
• Sodium Citrate – safe · Natural preservative and pH regulator
• Stevia – safe · Natural zero-calorie sweetener from stevia plant
• Carrageenan – controversial · Seaweed-derived thickener linked to gut inflammation and digestive issues

High protein content

Added vitamins and minerals

Contains prebiotic fiber

Multiple sugar alcohols causing digestive upset

Carrageenan linked to gut inflammation

Palm oils with inflammatory potential

Ultra-processed with 40+ ingredients

Misleading health positioning