Protein 25g Lean Shake, Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint Mocha

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Protein 25g Lean Shake, Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint Mocha scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Powder): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Dried Decaffeinated Coffee, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 25g Lean Shake, Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint 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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan).

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Lecithin (Sunflower And/Or Soy).

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin, Peppermint Pieces (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Degermed Corn Grits [Heat Treated], Corn Starch, Palm Oil, Natural Flavor, Red 40, Caramel Color).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Creamer (Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate [A Milk Derivative], Mono & Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate & Sodium Silico Aluminate)And Less Than 2%: Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Tricalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin Mineral Blend (Vitamin A Acetate, Sodium Ascorbate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Thiamin Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Potassium Iodide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Copper Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Maltodextrin).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.