Is RAW Organic Meal Plant-Based Chocolate Keto?

The Ingredient Breakdown

As a food scientist, I look past the marketing buzzwords like "raw" and "organic" to the molecular composition of the product. When analyzing this blend for ketosis, we have to look at the Organic Raw Sprouted Protein Blend. This is where the trouble starts for keto dieters. While sprouted seeds are excellent for nutrient absorption, this blend relies heavily on organic sprouted brown rice protein and organic sprouted brown rice sweetener. Brown rice, even when sprouted, is a carbohydrate-heavy ingredient that can easily spike blood sugar levels, taking you out of ketosis.

Furthermore, the Organic Raw Green Juice Blend contains organic barley grass juice and organic wheat grass juice. While these are nutrient-dense, they are derived from grains that are strictly restricted on keto. Even in grass form, these ingredients contribute to the overall glycemic load. Additionally, the presence of organic oat grass juice is a red flag. Oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat, and even pure oat grass contains beta-glucans which can impact metabolic responses differently than strict low-carb greens like spinach or kale.

Nutritional Value

Without an exact label for this specific flavor, we must estimate based on the ingredient density. The Organic Raw Fiber Blend of flax and coconut fiber is the only saving grace here, offering some insoluble fiber that might lower the net carb count slightly. However, the sheer volume of sprouted grains, legumes (garbanzo bean, lentil, adzuki), and sweeteners means the total carbohydrate count is likely sitting between 15g to 20g per serving, if not higher. On a keto diet, you typically aim for 20g of carbs per day. Consuming a single serving of this powder would use up your entire daily allowance immediately. Additionally, the organic sprouted brown rice sweetener is essentially a sugar source, likely maltose or similar, which acts like a rapid-release carbohydrate in the body.