Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder scores Highly 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 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 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 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.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.