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Yes — High Protein Drink Cacao is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it includes carrageenan (a stabilizer), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), and flavouring, all of which are markers of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification system. The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.
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Yes — High Protein Drink Cacao by Milbona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it includes carrageenan (a stabilizer), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), and flavouring, all of which are markers of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification system. The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in High Protein Drink Cacao as ultra-processed markers: sucralose, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Free Range Milk - Chocolate by Tom parker, Classic Chocolate Milk by Cocio. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
