The plaintiff alleges the products are marketed as containing 22 g of protein per bottle and argues the reported shortfalls are material because protein is a key attribute consumers consider when purchasing sports nutrition products. Complaint targets protein claimsExplore related questionsAccording to the complaint, the plaintiff commissioned testing of three Ryse Clear Protein Drink flavors through EMSL Analytical using AOAC Method 992.15. Ruchman also alleges he relied on the products’ protein claims when making his purchasing decision and would not have purchased the beverages, or would have paid less, had he known their alleged protein content. Waldstein said FDA generally allows companies to omit the protein percent Daily Value when they are not making a protein claim. However, labels that include claims such as “high protein” or “30 grams of protein” generally must declare and correctly calculate the protein %DV using the PDCAAS-adjusted amount.