Protein Meal Powder, Vanilla Bean

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• 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.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Vanilla Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Protein Meal Powder, Vanilla Bean'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 & 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.