Non Diary Low-Fat Protein Shake

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Non Diary Low-Fat Protein Shake 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 (Milk Protein Isolate, Sodium Caseinate (Milk)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Less Than 1% Of: Alkalized Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum And Gel, Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Hexametaphosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Non Diary Low-Fat Protein Shake'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Caseinate (Milk), Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, and 10 more.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and 6 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.