Cor-Performance Whey

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cor-Performance Whey scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Cor-Performance Whey Protein Matrix (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 2,287 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Cor-Performance Whey's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Protease, Protease A-S, Lactase.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.