Original Nutrition Powder, Vanilla

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Original Nutrition Powder, Vanilla scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Selenate): 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 Original Nutrition Powder, Vanilla'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Blend Of Vegetable Oils (High Oleic Sunflower, Soy, Canola).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soy Protein Isolate; Less Than 2% Of: Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and 13 more.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and 8 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta-Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.