Protein 25 G Lean Shake, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Protein 25 G Lean Shake, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean 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 (Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Protein 25 G Lean Shake, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean'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: Lactase.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Milk Protein Isolate And Less Than 2%: Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Caseinate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Safflower, Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin And Mineral Blend (Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Aspartate, Sodium Ascorbate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Folic Acid, Potassium Lodide, Sodium Selenite, Phytonadione, Chromium Chloride, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, Maltodextrin).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.