Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar — ENGINEERED

Name: Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar
Brand: Quest

Munch or Dump rates Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar by Quest ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

A lab-built protein bar stacking three sweeteners with isolated fiber, an emulsifier, and a gum to fake the texture of real cookies.

Why this verdict

Three stacked sweeteners: erythritol + stevia + sucralose
Soluble corn fiber is an isolated additive used to game the carb count
Sunflower lecithin emulsifier and xanthan gum stabilizer hold the texture together
NOVA-4 ultra-processed despite the 'clean' protein-bar positioning

Milk protein isolate (safe) — Additional high-purity milk protein.
Whey Protein Isolate (safe) — High-quality complete dairy protein; the source of the 15g protein claim.
soluble corn fiber (moderate) — Isolated fiber used to bulk the bar and lower net carbs; can cause GI upset in quantity.
Almonds (safe) — Whole nut, healthy fats, protein, fiber, and vitamin E.
Cocoa Butter (safe) — The natural fat of the cacao bean.
Natural Flavors (safe) — Flavor compounds derived from natural sources.
Erythritol (moderate) — Sugar alcohol sweetener; high blood levels have recently been linked to cardiovascular concerns.
cocoa processed with alkali (safe) — Dutched cocoa for chocolate flavor and color.
Coconut Oil (safe) — Plant fat used for the shell coating.
Sodium Caseinate (safe) — Milk-derived protein used in the topping.
Sunflower Lecithin (safe) — Emulsifier; benign.
Steviol glycosides (stevia) (safe) — Plant-derived zero-calorie sweetener, stacked here with erythritol.
Xanthan Gum (moderate) — Industrial thickener.
Sucralose (moderate) — Artificial sweetener; unexpected in a bakery pie and a second sweetness source.