Natural 100% Whey Protein* Powder

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Natural 100% Whey Protein* Powder scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Industrial Enzymes (Digestive Health Blend: [Gmo-Free Prebiotic Vegetable Fiber, Probiotics: (Lactobacillus Acidophilus, B. Longum, L. Plantarum), Vegetarian Protease Enzymes]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Natural Vanilla Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate): 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 Natural 100% Whey Protein* Powder'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: B-Vitamin Blend: (Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin), Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin D3.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Zinc Gluconate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Stevia Leaf Extract, Monk Fruit.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.