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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

What is ‘protein washing’ and are shoppers being fooled by it?

Protein has become a health buzzword. Supermarket aisles are stocked with food slapped with a “high in protein” label, from yoghurt and bread to chocolate milkshakes.

Even Starbucks is selling a protein foam topper for iced lattes, advertising that it adds an additional 15g of protein.

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