Added sugar??
It says 3 grams of sugar, but I don’t see sugar in the ingredients unless it’s disguised as something else?? Can I eat this trader joe muesli?
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annefood 6yr Hey! The sugar is coming from the raisins, pear juice concentrate, and dried apples. Current nutrition labels show total sugar, which is a combination of any intrinsic sugars (from fruit, grains, lactose etc) and added sugars. New nutrition labels will soon show added sugar as it's own line, but in the meantime the only way to differentiate is by looking at the ingredients. This product is fine on the Avoid Added Sugar Challenge. Technically the caramelized pear juice concentrate has been added for sweetness, but fruit juices are allowed on this Challenge. -
ElanaG 6yr @annefood -
ElanaG 6yr Thank you!!
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annefood 6yr You’re welcome!
Agave nectar
Is that allowed?
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annefood Nope! Agave nectar is an added sugar (as are maple syrup, coconut nectar, honey, etc.).
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ElanaG I didn’t think so, so I used half a pass since I ate a couple spoonfuls of Greek yogurt with it (siggi).
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annefood Good call. Yes it is indeed!
Protein smoothie
Great recovery for my 4 mile run in the 90 degree heat!!
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annefood Glad you found something without added sugar! The one thing to be aware of with Naked (the protein smoothie included) is that they’re primarily fruit juice (mainly apple) and thus have a very high...
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ElanaG Definitely agree. I’m out of town for work, so I used this drink to recover after a 4 mile run in Denver altitude and 90 degrees 😄 usually I would have made my own!
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annefood Good thinking on the go!
