Milbona

Strawberry Protein Drink

Barcode 4056489862024

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Yes — Strawberry Protein Drink is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients: skimmed milk powder (pre-identified as UPF), maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), and sucralose (an artificial sweetener). These industrial formulations and additives place the drink in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients skimmed milk concentrate
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

0.1% strawberry powder
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

flavouring

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

sweetener: sucralose; colour: carmines

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Common questions about Strawberry Protein Drink

Is Strawberry Protein Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Protein Drink 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 UPF ingredients: skimmed milk powder (pre-identified as UPF), maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), and sucralose (an artificial sweetener). These industrial formulations and additives place the drink in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Protein Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Strawberry Protein Drink as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, flavouring. 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?

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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.