Naturade, Whey Protein Shake, Chocolate

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Naturade, Whey Protein Shake, Chocolate scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Blend (Pepzyme Ag: Aminopeptidase, Bacterial Protease And Plant Protease)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Naturade, Whey Protein Shake, Chocolate'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sunflower Oil High Oleic.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cane Sugar, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.