Plant-Based Protein Shake, Cafe Mocha, Cafe Mocha

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Plant-Based Protein Shake, Cafe Mocha, Cafe Mocha scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Pea Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gellan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements, this product is more processed than about 17% 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 Plant-Based Protein Shake, Cafe Mocha, Cafe Mocha'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cane Sugar, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cyanocobalamin.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.