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Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls by Brooklea, Aldi
Brooklea, Aldi

Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls

Barcode 4061459894226
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including sucralose (a non-nutritive artificial sweetener), acesulfame K (artificial sweetener), lecithins (emulsifier), guar gum (thickener), and vanilla flavouring (added flavoring). These extracted and synthesized additives, as well as artificial sweeteners, place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common questions about Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls

Is Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls by Brooklea, Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including sucralose (a non-nutritive artificial sweetener), acesulfame K (artificial sweetener), lecithins (emulsifier), guar gum (thickener), and vanilla flavouring (added flavoring). These extracted and synthesized additives, as well as artificial sweeteners, place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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.

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