Supplement
Raw Nutrition Intra-Workout
873 g
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 93
Raw Nutrition Intra-Workout scores 93 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 5 points Sucralose: In a 2022 randomized study, sucralose and saccharin altered the gut microbiome and impaired glucose responses in some people; a 2023 lab study raised questions about its by-product sucralose-6-acetate. Strong
- minus 1 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
- minus 1 points Maltodextrin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Intra-Workout
Ingredients
- Sucralose minus 5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1 points
- Maltodextrin minus 1 points
100 − 7 = 93
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 serving (29.1 g)
Ingredients
- Coconut Water Powder
- Citric Acid
- Natural Bitter Blocker Flavor
- Maltodextrin
- Sucralose (moderate concern)
- Silicone Dioxide (not recognized)
- Potassium Citrate
- Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
- TRAACS Magnesium
Label text, as published
Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Natural Bitter Blocker Flavor, Maltodextrin, Sucralose, Silicone Dioxide, Potassium Citrate, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, and TRAACS Magnesium.
Allergens and diets
May contain: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Gluten, Egg, Fish, Sesame
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
doi.org
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
doi.org
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“EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov