Label Review: Sproud Pea Protein Milk

[Teri Rose, OblSB, Program Director]

Hi, everyone-

I was recently asked about Sproud unsweetened pea protein milk. I have not personally tasted the product yet but here are my thoughts on the label:

Here are the strengths of the product:

• 1 cup contains 1 full serving of protein and healthy fat
• The fat comes from canola oil which is rich in heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fat (if you have questions about using canola, pls post them here)
• Peas (and oat) are more sustainable items to make plant-based milk from than almonds
• It is supplemented to match the profile of dairy milk (vit A and D)

 

What to watch for:

• Note that this product does contain supplementation: be sure to count these in your total intake (if you take a multivitamin, use protein drinks/powders/bars that also contain added supplementation
• Caution for those with kidney disorders: this product contains “dipotassium phosphate” which is a source of supplemental potassium; this is OK for healthy individuals but anyone with compromised kidney functioning or others needing to monitor potassium due to medications need to be cautious

 

If you have additional questions, just ask!

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