Organic Protein Shake

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Processed Fruit Products (Organic Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Organic Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Natural Vanillin, Organic Vanilla Concentrate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gellan Gum, Carrageenan): 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 Organic 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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Agave Inulin Powder, Organic Rebaudioside A (Stevia Leaf Extract).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.