Protein powder additives explained

Plain explanations of the additives in the 30 lists here, with sources. We explain what is on the label. We don't say whether an ingredient or product is good or bad.

• Acacia gumGumOn 3 lists
• Acesulfame potassiumSweetenerOn 1 list
• Ascorbic acidVitaminOn 1 list
• Carboxymethylcellulose gumGumOn 1 list
• Cocoa processed with alkaliCocoaOn 6 lists
• Guar gumGumOn 2 lists
• InulinCarbohydrateOn 1 list
• LecithinLipid mixtureOn 11 lists
• Monk fruit extractSweetenerOn 4 lists
• Natural and artificial flavorsFlavoringOn 15 lists
• Oregano extractPlant extractOn 2 lists
• Potassium chlorideMineral saltOn 1 list
• Protein-digesting enzymesEnzymeOn 3 lists
• Rosemary extractPlant extractOn 3 lists
• Stevia sweetenersSweetenerOn 12 lists
• SucraloseSweetenerOn 1 list
• Xanthan gumGumOn 5 lists