Protein Cookie, Chocolate Chip

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Modified Fats (Sustainable Non Hydrogenated Palm Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate Chips): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerine): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 17% of the 18,630 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 Protein Cookie, Chocolate Chip'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: Pi Proprietary Whey Protein Blend ( Whey Protein Concentration 80, Whey Protein Isolate, Non Dairy Creamer, L-Taurine, L-Valine, L-Glutamine, Inulin, Monk Fruit Extract, Papain, Lactase, Maltodextrin, Dextrose And Sunflower Lecithin), Pure Cane Sugar, Pure Cane Dark Sugar, Molasses.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.