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Orgain Organic Protein + Probiotics Plant Protein 21g Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Orgain organic protein + probiotics plant protein 21g protein powder, vanilla bean received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a protein powder with a clean-looking base of organic pea, brown rice, and chia protein, but it's been built up with a creamer base, gums, and flavor systems. It makes sense as an occasional shake rather than a daily staple, mainly because the label leans on formulation helpers to get texture and taste. The protein content is strong, so the trade-off is more about how much engineering comes along with it. Main considerations include gums and emulsifiers (guar, xanthan, acacia, lecithin) for texture, vague natural flavor systems with undisclosed components, and refined sunflower oil and creamer base formulation. Simpler options: Look for a protein powder with a short list: protein, a simple sweetener, and vanilla; choose unflavored or plainly flavored options if you want to avoid gums and vague flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Gums and emulsifiers (guar, xanthan, acacia, lecithin) for texture
- Vague natural flavor systems with undisclosed components
- Refined sunflower oil and creamer base formulation
Simpler options to consider
- Look for a protein powder with a short list: protein, a simple sweetener, and vanilla
- Choose unflavored or plainly flavored options if you want to avoid gums and vague flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Orgain Organic Protein + Probiotics Plant Protein 21g Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean
- Brand
- Orgain
- Category
- Beverages (source: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks)
- GTIN / UPC
00851770003681- Serving size
- 46 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
Organic Protein + Probiotics Plant Protein 21g Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean
Orgain
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Guar gum, xanthan gum, and high oleic sunflower oil with sunflower lecithin show up in a protein powder that doesn't need them.
Consider This
Natural flavors, acacia, rice dextrin, and erythritol are typical of formulated, texture-and-taste-engineered powders rather than simple kitchen ingredients.
Good Substitutes
A plain pea or brown rice protein powder with only vanilla and a simple sweetener keeps the protein and drops the thickener and flavor system.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a protein powder with a clean-looking base of organic pea, brown rice, and chia protein, but it's been built up with a creamer base, gums, and flavor systems. It makes sense as an occasional shake rather than a daily staple, mainly because the label leans on formulation helpers to get texture and taste. The protein content is strong, so the trade-off is more about how much engineering comes along with it.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Gums and emulsifiers (guar, xanthan, acacia, lecithin) for texture
- Vague natural flavor systems with undisclosed components
- Refined sunflower oil and creamer base formulation
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
- Organic Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system
- Xanthan Gum — Thickening gum
- Organic Guar Gum — Thickening gum
- Organic Sunflower Lecithin — Emulsifier
- Organic Acacia — Emulsifying gum
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic Natural Flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Organic Guar Gum (6/10) — Thickening gum used for texture.
- Xanthan Gum (6/10) — Texture-engineering gum for stability.
Better choice tips
- Look for a protein powder with a short list: protein, a simple sweetener, and vanilla.
- Choose unflavored or plainly flavored options if you want to avoid gums and vague flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGAIN ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN, ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC CHIA SEED). ORGAIN ORGANIC CREAMER BASE (ORGANIC ACACIA, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RICE DEXTRIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT), ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC ACACIA, SEA SALT, ORGANIC REB A (STEVIA EXTRACT), ORGANIC GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, PROBIOTIC (BACILLUS COAGULANS).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic Natural FlavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad flavor term that doesn't disclose its specific components.
Additional note
Broad flavor category; exact source and composition not specified.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Organic Guar GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gum added to thicken and stabilize texture.
Additional note
Thickening gum used for viscosity and texture.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum used for texture.
Xanthan GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture-engineering gum that stabilizes the formula.
Additional note
Fermentation-derived gum used for thickening and stability.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum used for texture and stability.
Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Second flavor system with undisclosed components.
Additional note
Unspecified flavor system; source and components not disclosed.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
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Organic High Oleic Sunflower OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil added for mouthfeel within a formulated base.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used as a creaming fat in the base.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil used for texture in the creamer base.
Organic Rice DextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch derivative
What this is
Starch derivative
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch fraction added for body and sweetness support.
Additional note
Starch-derived carbohydrate used for bulk and texture.
Organic Sunflower LecithinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Emulsifier used to hold the formula together.
Additional note
Emulsifier added to keep the creamer base blended.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier used for texture and blending.
Organic Reb A (Stevia Extract)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Purified sweetener extract used to add sweetness without sugar.
Additional note
Purified stevia extract used as a high-intensity sweetener.
Family watchlist
High-intensity sweetener extract used for taste.
Organic Creamer BaseConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFormulation baseVague label term
What this is
Formulation base
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
A premixed base signals formulation beyond a simple protein blend.
Additional note
Umbrella term for a formulated creamer system; contents listed separately.
Organic AcaciaConcern 3/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the formula.
Additional note
Gum arabic used as an emulsifier and texture helper.
Family watchlist
Emulsifying gum used for texture and stability.
Organic Rosemary ExtractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added to protect oils from oxidation during storage.
Additional note
Plant extract used mainly as an antioxidant for shelf stability.
Family watchlist
Antioxidant preservative used for shelf life.
Organic ErythritolConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Sugar alcohol sweetener replacing sugar in the formula.
Additional note
Sugar alcohol sweetener used for sweetness with low sugar.
Family watchlist
Sugar alcohol sweetener used for taste.
Organic Brown Rice ProteinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant protein
What this is
Plant protein
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated protein fraction, mildly refined but recognizable.
Additional note
Concentrated rice protein; mild refinement beyond whole grain.
Probiotic (Bacillus coagulans)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCultured ingredient
What this is
Cultured ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Added culture is a cultured ingredient with mild processing.
Additional note
Added live culture; cultured ingredient with mild processing.
Organic Pea ProteinConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPlant protein
What this is
Plant protein
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable protein source with normal concentrate processing.
Additional note
Plant protein concentrate; mild processing typical of protein powders.
Organic Chia SeedConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole seed used as a simple food ingredient.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate for label context only. It is not a medical safety rating or a judgment of any individual's health needs. 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "chia". 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 "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 "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". 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 "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 "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 "rice". 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 "rice". 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 1 additional signal 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 1 additional signal 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 1 additional signal 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 "rice", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, 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.
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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 Orgain Organic Protein + Probiotics Plant Protein 21g Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean 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?
Orgain Organic Protein + Probiotics Plant Protein 21g Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Orgain Organic Protein + Probiotics Plant Protein 21g Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, stevia extract (REB A). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein per serving (21g) from plant sources; Organic ingredients with short, recognizable list; Zero sugar and no added sugar.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Erythritol and stevia sweeteners present; Gums and natural flavors add some processing; Sunflower oil in creamer base.
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
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