Protein Meal Powder

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Processed Fruit Products (Alkalized Cocoa, Natural Chocolate Flavor): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Digestive Meal Complex [Gmo-Free Prebiotic Vegetable Fiber*, Acacia Fiber, Protease (Digestive Enzymes), Probiotics (Lactobacillus Acidophilus, B. Longum, L. Plantarum)]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Other Additives (Healthy Energy Complex (Sunflower Oil, Non-Gmo Sunflower Lecithin)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Supplements & Health, this product is more processed than about 63% of the 547 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 Meal Powder'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: Monk Fruit, Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Mixed Tocopherols. Vitamins And Minerals: (Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Niacinamide, Ferric Orthophosphate, Zinc Gluconate, Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Gluconate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Ergocalciferol, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Phytonadione, Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Disodium Phosphate, Silicon, Cyanocobalamin).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.