Creatine Drink Mix

Barcode 000790997351

Yes — Creatine Drink Mix is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including emulsifier: lecithins, flavouring, and artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

UPF

creatine monohydrate

Purified form of creatine used as dietary supplement; a single-ingredient powdered additive.
OK

soluble pea fibre

Pea-derived dietary fiber; a basic plant-based ingredient used to add fiber.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

A phospholipid-based emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other sources; used to help fats mix with water in foods.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

aquamin (magnesium citrate)

A mineral supplement product combining Aquamin minerals with magnesium in citrate form, used to support mineral intake and potentially bone health.
OK

cocomineral

A brand-name coconut-derived mineral supplement or ingredient, marketed for mineral content from coconut sources.
OK

coconut water powder

Powdered form of coconut water derived from the fruit of the coconut tree (Cocos nucifera).
UPF

sucralose

Artificial non-nutritive sweetener used to sweeten products.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages. Often found in diet sodas and sugar-free products.
OK

beetroot

Root vegetable from the beet family, commonly eaten raw, roasted, or pickled; naturally sweet and earthy flavor.
OK

pyridoxine hydrochloride

A vitamin B6 derivative used as a nutritional supplement and fortifying ingredient in cereals and enriched foods.
OK

nicotinamide

A water-soluble form of niacin (vitamin B3) used as a fortifying nutrient in foods and supplements.
OK

riboflavin

Riboflavin (vitamin B2), a common fortifying nutrient in foods and supplements.
OK

zinc oxide

An inorganic zinc compound used as a fortifying mineral in foods or dietary supplements.
OK

calcium pantothenate

A calcium salt form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), an essential water-soluble B vitamin used as a dietary supplement and fortification ingredient.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble vitamin (B1) supplied as the hydrochloride salt, used as a dietary supplement and fortification ingredient.

Common questions about Creatine Drink Mix

Is Creatine Drink Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Creatine Drink Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including emulsifier: lecithins, flavouring, and artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Creatine Drink Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Creatine Drink Mix as ultra-processed markers: creatine monohydrate, lecithin (emulsifier), flavouring, sucralose, acesulfame potassium. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.