Alesto

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Barcode 4056489822745

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Yes — Peanut Butter Protein Balls is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include whey protein isolate powder (a protein isolate produced via industrial processing) and rice starch/tapioca starch used as refined functional ingredients, which fall into NOVA ultra-processed industrial formulations.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

peanut flavoured protein balls ingredients 30% date paste
OK

18% roasted peanut paste
OK

18% roasted peanut pieces
OK

whey protein isolate powder (milk)
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

grape juice concentrate

A juice concentrate derived from grapes, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient; typically a single-ingredient fruit product.
OK

pink himalayan salt

Fine or coarse salt harvested from salt mines, often marketed for its mineral content and pink color.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.

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Common questions about Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Is Peanut Butter Protein Balls ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut Butter Protein Balls by Alesto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include whey protein isolate powder (a protein isolate produced via industrial processing) and rice starch/tapioca starch used as refined functional ingredients, which fall into NOVA ultra-processed industrial formulations.

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?

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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.