Vanilla Shake Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Vanilla Shake Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 4,985 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 Vanilla Shake 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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Caseinate, Milk Calcium Complex.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dietary Fiber Blend (Inulin, Resistant Maltodextrin).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Konjac Thickener, Salt, Tocopherols To Protect Flavor , Mono And Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Monk Fruit Extract Sweetener , Soy Lecithin, Stevia Leaf Extract, Annatto Extract For Color , Vitamin D3.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.