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Fairlife, Chocolate Nutrition Shake

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By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Fairlife, Chocolate Nutrition Shake contains 6 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories: 44.1 kcal
Protein: 8.82 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Fat: 0.735 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)Human RCT showed CMC alters the microbiome and encroaches the gut mucus layer.high

CarrageenanSeaweed extract that triggers intestinal inflammation in multiple animal models; degraded form is IARC 2B.high

Carrageenan (listed)Text-listed carrageenan (see E407): gut-inflammation signal across animal models.high

Acesulfame-KNon-nutritive sweetener; WHO 2023 advises against NNS for weight control, microbiome signals in humans.medium

Natural FlavorsUndisclosed proprietary mixtures — dozens of solvents/carriers allowed under one label; opacity is the issue.medium

SucraloseAlters microbiome and blunts insulin sensitivity in some human trials; heating produces chloropropanols.medium

CelluloseInsoluble plant fiber filler.low

Steviol GlycosidesPlant-derived sweetener with the cleanest current evidence among NNS.low

Full ingredients

FILTERED LOWFAT GRADE A MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF: ALKALIZED COCOA, NATURAL FLAVORS, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, LACTASE ENZYME, MONK FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN D3

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.