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Evolve Double Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Powder: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Evolve double chocolate plant-based protein powder received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a heavily engineered protein powder built from isolates, refined fibers, starches, and multiple gums to create texture and taste. It reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, so it is best used occasionally rather than as a daily staple. The protein and cocoa are recognizable, but the number of formulation helpers pulls the overall integrity down. Main considerations include isolated pea protein and soluble corn fiber signal rebuilt-food formulation, multiple gums and modified starch used for texture, and vague natural flavor system. Simpler options: Choose a protein powder with a short list of recognizable ingredients; look for unflavored or simply sweetened options without multiple gums.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Isolated pea protein and soluble corn fiber signal rebuilt-food formulation
- Multiple gums and modified starch used for texture
- Vague natural flavor system
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a protein powder with a short list of recognizable ingredients
- Look for unflavored or simply sweetened options without multiple gums
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Evolve Double Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Powder
- Brand
- Evolve
- Category
- Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
- GTIN / UPC
00660726003022- Serving size
- 48 g (2 scoops)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Double Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Powder
Evolve
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Pea protein isolate, soluble corn fiber, maltodextrin, and modified tapioca starch show this is a rebuilt, refined powder rather than whole food.
Consider This
Gum arabic, guar gum, xanthan gum, and "natural flavor" are texture and flavor helpers typical of factory-formulated powders.
Good Substitutes
Choose a protein powder with a short list like pea or whey protein, cocoa, and a simple sweetener, or blend whole ingredients at home.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis is a heavily engineered protein powder built from isolates, refined fibers, starches, and multiple gums to create texture and taste. It reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, so it is best used occasionally rather than as a daily staple. The protein and cocoa are recognizable, but the number of formulation helpers pulls the overall integrity down.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Isolated pea protein and soluble corn fiber signal rebuilt-food formulation
- Multiple gums and modified starch used for texture
- Vague natural flavor system
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Gum arabic — Emulsifier/stabilizer gum
- Modified tapioca starch — Modified starch
- Guar gum — Thickener gum
- Xanthan gum — Thickener gum
- High oleic sunflower oil — Refined seed oil
Highest concern ingredients
- Contains less than 2% of natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
- Gum arabic (6/10) — Emulsifier/stabilizer gum
- Modified tapioca starch (6/10) — Modified starch for texture
Better choice tips
- Choose a protein powder with a short list of recognizable ingredients.
- Look for unflavored or simply sweetened options without multiple gums.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, CANE SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), GUM ARABIC, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, PURIFIED STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Contains less than 2% of natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavor is a broad label covering undisclosed flavor compounds.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Gum arabicConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gums are texture and stabilizing helpers many users prefer to track.
Additional note
Plant gum used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier/stabilizer gum used for texture.
Modified tapioca starchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Modified starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Modified starches are texture-engineering inputs in formulated products.
Additional note
Chemically or physically modified starch for texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch used for texture engineering.
Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gums are texture helpers many users prefer to track.
Additional note
Thickener and stabilizer gum.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum used for texture.
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Xanthan gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gums are texture helpers many users prefer to track.
Additional note
Thickener and stabilizer gum.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum used for texture.
Pea protein isolateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein signals rebuilt-food formulation rather than whole food.
Additional note
Isolated protein, refined from whole peas.
Soluble corn fiberConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated fiber
What this is
Isolated fiber
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added fiber isolates are formulation inputs more than food-like ingredients.
Additional note
Isolated, refined fiber added for formulation.
MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined carb filler
What this is
Refined carb filler
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Maltodextrin is a bulking and carrier ingredient typical of formulated powders.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived carbohydrate used as a filler and carrier.
Purified stevia leaf extractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Purified extracts are refined sweetener systems rather than whole leaf.
Additional note
Purified extract used as a sweetener.
Family watchlist
Purified sweetener extract used for taste.
Cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar adds sweetness with little whole-food context.
Additional note
Refined sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users may want to track.
High oleic sunflower oilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil adds fat in a formulated base.
Additional note
Refined oil, higher-oleic variety.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil many users may want to track.
Cocoa (processed with alkali)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCocoa
What this is
Cocoa
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Alkali processing is mild; cocoa carries general heavy-metal sourcing context.
Additional note
Cocoa with alkali treatment; mild processing.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with low formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a product appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "maltodextrin", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "maltodextrin", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Evolve Double Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Powder highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Evolve Double Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Powder shows about 9.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Evolve Double Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Powder: 4g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, stevia leaf extract. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: 20g plant protein per serving; About 10g fiber per serving; Low saturated fat.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Cane sugar and maltodextrin added; Multiple gums and modified starch; Sweetened with stevia and sugar.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same beverages differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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