Watermelon Pediatric Shake, Watermelon

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gel, Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Processed Fruit Products (Watermelon Juice Concentrate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

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 Watermelon Pediatric Shake, Watermelon'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: Maltodextrin, Sugar, Monk Fruit Extract, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Blend Of Vegetable Oils (Safflower And Canola), Concentrated Fish Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin And Mineral Blend Choline Bitartrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate Iron , Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate [Vitamin E], Biotin, Zinc Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, [Vitamin A]Palmitate, Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Cholecalciferol [Vitamin D3], Phytonadione Ivitamin Ki. Thiamine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B1], Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Sodium Molybdate, Riboflavin Vitamin B2], Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12], Folic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.