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The Whole Truth

Double Cocoa Plant Protein

Name: Double Cocoa Plant Protein
Brand: The Whole Truth

Use in moderation On SafeShelf

NOVA 4high proteinno added sugarno artificial sweetenersveganno preservativesgluten testedlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

38 g

Pack

1000 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8906143892170

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 1 ingredient shown

Caution1 of 6 ingredients

brown rice protein isolateCaution

Cleared 5▾

golden pea protein isolateCleared

cocoa powderCleared

date powderCleared

monk fruitCleared

bromelainCleared

Why it’s on SafeShelf

Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

10/16

claims fully supported

“100% clean, suuuper yum plant protein”unverified

No artificial additives, colours, or preservatives are present; ingredient list is short and recognisable. 'Yum' is subjective and unverifiable.

“25g protein per scoop”true

Nutrition panel shows 25.4g protein per 38g serving, consistent with the claim.

“Real cocoa and dates — no synthetic aftertaste”unverified

Cocoa powder (20%) and date powder (4.7%) are confirmed real-food ingredients; monk fruit is a natural non-caloric sweetener. 'No synthetic aftertaste' is a sensory claim not verifiable from label data.

“Easy to digest — super light recipe”unverified

Bromelain (a proteolytic enzyme from pineapple) is included at <1% and the brand states it aids digestion. However, clinical evidence of reduced bloating at this dose in this formulation is not provided.

“Complete protein — 4.2g BCAA, 9.0g EAA”true

Amino acid profile in EXTRA INFORMATION shows BCAA 4.2g (leucine 1.9g + isoleucine 1.0g + valine 1.3g) and EAA 9.0g per serving, matching the claim exactly.

“100% isolate from golden pea and brown rice”true

Ingredient list confirms golden pea protein isolate (51.8%) and brown rice protein isolate (22.2%) as the two protein sources; both are listed as isolates.

“Plant based”true

All six ingredients are plant-derived; vegetarianStatus is confirmed vegan.

“Gluten free”true

Brand states each batch is tested for absence of gluten at a NABL-accredited lab. No certificate of analysis is published, but the testing claim is supported by the qualityAssurance and caveats fields.

“No heavy metals”unverified

Brand states batch-level heavy metal testing is conducted; QR code links to test reports. However, brown rice protein isolate is a documented source of inorganic arsenic (IARC Group 1 in source grain). Without published COA values, the absolute 'no heavy metals' claim cannot be independently confirmed.

“No amino spiking”unverified

No free amino acids appear in the ingredient list. However, Kjeldahl measures total nitrogen and cannot distinguish intact protein from free amino acid spiking; the brand does not cite an alternative method (e.g., HPLC amino acid profiling) for spike verification.

“Aflatoxin free”unverified

No aflatoxin test result or certificate of analysis is provided in any of the four data sources.

“No artificial sweeteners, artificial or nature-identical flavours, thickeners, gums, preservatives, anti-caking agents, anti-foaming agents, amino-spiking agents, adulterants or doping agents of any kind whatsoever”true

All six ingredients are natural and none fall into the prohibited categories; the ingredient list is fully consistent with this claim.

“No added sugars”true

Nutrition panel confirms 0.0g added sugars. Date powder contributes naturally occurring sugars (glucose, fructose) but these are intrinsic to the whole-food ingredient, not added refined sugars.

“0.0g trans fat”true

Nutrition panel lists trans fat as 0.0g; per 100g label also shows <0.01g, consistent with effectively zero.

“Contains no doping ingredients (as per WADA / NADA list)”true

Confirmed in the caveats section of rawLabelData: 'Contains no doping ingredients (as per WADA / NADA list).' No doping-relevant substances appear in the ingredient list.

“Tested with NABL accredited lab using Kjeldahl method”true

Explicitly confirmed in caveats: 'This protein has been tested with NABL accredited lab using the Kjeldahl method.'

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

High protein: 25.4g per serving (~67g per 100g)
Complete amino acid profile via pea + rice isolate blend
Zero added sugars confirmed on label and nutrition panel
No artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours, or preservatives
Bromelain enzyme added to support digestibility
NABL-accredited batch testing for protein, gluten, and heavy metals

Working against

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): built on industrial protein isolates
Brown rice protein isolate carries elevated inorganic arsenic risk (IARC Group 1 contaminant in source grain)
Sodium relatively high at 301 mg per serving (15% RDA)
No certificate of analysis published for heavy metals or aflatoxin claims
Cocoa powder contributes caffeine and theobromine — relevant for sensitive groups

Who should approach with care

Pregnancy — Cocoa powder contributes caffeine and theobromine (placental transfer risk per WHO/EFSA guidance); brown rice protein isolate carries elevated inorganic arsenic exposure; and bromelain's safety in pregnancy has not been established (NCCIH/NIH).

Lactation — Cocoa powder's caffeine and theobromine are secreted into breast milk and may cause infant irritability; bromelain's safety during lactation is also unestablished (NCCIH/NIH).

Infants — Brown rice protein isolate is explicitly not suitable for infant nutrition per EFSA due to protein quality and elevated inorganic arsenic; cocoa powder's methylxanthines are contraindicated in young infants; this product is labelled 'nutraceutical for adults.'

Children — Brown rice protein raises inorganic arsenic exposure disproportionately in children relative to body weight; cocoa powder's cadmium and caffeine content can approach tolerable intake thresholds at high percentile consumption levels (JECFA/WHO 2022).

Kidney Disease — High protein load (25.4g/serving) from pea and rice isolates increases renal nitrogen burden; date powder contributes potassium (hyperkalaemia risk); cocoa's high oxalate content can promote calcium oxalate stone formation.

Diabetes — Date powder contains >70% natural sugars (glucose and fructose); despite a low glycaemic index, portion control is warranted in individuals with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes (PMC7019638 RCT).

Heart Disease — Bromelain has documented anticoagulant properties that may potentiate bleeding risk in patients on antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy; cocoa's caffeine and theobromine can also elevate heart rate and blood pressure.

Ibs — Date powder's high-FODMAP fructose and fermentable fibre content, cocoa powder's caffeine/theobromine-driven gut motility effects, and bromelain's proteolytic activity may collectively worsen IBS symptoms.

Ibd — Bromelain may aggravate existing gastrointestinal inflammation or mucosal irritation in individuals with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Nut Allergy — IgE cross-reactivity between pea proteins and peanut proteins (both legumes) has been documented; additionally, the product is manufactured in a facility that also processes nuts.

Gout — Date powder's high fructose content can elevate serum uric acid levels, potentially precipitating gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Migraine — Cocoa powder contains phenylethylamine and caffeine, both recognized dietary migraine triggers in susceptible individuals.

Other — Individuals with a diagnosed pea or broad legume allergy should avoid this product due to documented severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis from pea protein isolate; those with pineapple or latex allergy face increased risk from bromelain.

The full analysis

This product is aimed at fitness-conscious adults and vegans seeking a clean-label plant protein with no artificial sweeteners, flavours, or preservatives — a genuinely short, recognisable ingredient list by supplement-industry standards. With 25.4g protein per 38g serving, a complete amino acid profile achieved by blending pea and rice isolates at a 75:25 ratio, zero added sugars, and third-party NABL batch testing, it delivers on most of its headline promises. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that while the label is impressively transparent, the product is still ultra-processed (NOVA 4) by virtue of industrial protein isolates, and the brown rice isolate carries a documented inorganic arsenic carry-over concern that warrants caution for pregnant women, young children, and high-frequency consumers.

FSSAI licence

11523998000637

Manufacturer

Fitshit Health Solutions Pvt Ltd

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched