"Costco shoppers love a good deal. But after protein shakes joined Kirkland's high-protein offerings at some stores this past week, instead of the typical bargain-hunting enthusiasm, social media has been flooded with negative reactions. The reason's at the back of the bottle. The third listed ingredient is canola oil and folks aren't happy. "You lost me at Canola Motor Oil," one Instagram user declared. The sentiment echoed across Reddit threads and TikTok videos where the ingredient list overshadowed the competitive $1.66-per-bottle price point."
"All protein shakes have a touch of cooking oil added to give them a thicker, more drinkable texture. The cooking oil also bolsters the calorie count of the drink and gives you some extra fat. Different brands choose different types of oil - Premier, for instance, uses soybean and sunflower oil, while OWYN shakes use a blend of sunflower and safflower oil for the job."
Kirkland introduced high-protein shakes at some stores that list canola oil as the third ingredient, provoking strong negative reactions across social media. Consumers highlighted the ingredient list over the $1.66-per-bottle price and influencers began warning people to avoid the shakes. Protein shakes commonly include a small amount of cooking oil to improve texture and calories; different brands use soybean, sunflower, safflower, or blends. Canola oil, developed in the 1970s, is widely used but faces criticism for being highly refined and largely sourced from GMO crops, while scientific studies present mixed health evidence.
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