Protein + Fiber Drink Mix

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Protein + Fiber Drink Mix scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Protein + Fiber Drink Mix'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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A), Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color (Fruit And Vegetable Juice Powder, Turmeric Oleoresin And Annatto Extract).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.