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On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry by Brooklea
Brooklea

On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry

Barcode 4088600354835
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed additives, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), generic flavouring, and industrial thickeners and stabilizers (locust bean gum). These ingredients make the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    low fat soft cheese (milk)
  • OK
    low fat yogurt (milk)
    A dairy product from milk with reduced fat content. Contains live cultures in many brands.
  • OK
    strawberries (7%)
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    carrot concentrate
    Concentrated carrot juice or puree used as a flavor/colouring ingredient; a processed vegetable product.
  • UPF
    acesulfame k
    Artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in beverages and foods.
  • UPF
    sucralose
    A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    citric acid (acidity regulator)
    Citric acid used as acidity regulator and preservative in beverages and foods; a natural organic acid derived from citrus fruits.
  • UPF
    sodium citrates
    Sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and emulsifier in foods. It helps control acidity and can act as a buffering agent.
  • OK
    thickener: locust bean gum
  • OK
    allergy advice
  • OK
    far

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Common questions about On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry

Is On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry ultra-processed?

Yes — On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry by Brooklea is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed additives, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), generic flavouring, and industrial thickeners and stabilizers (locust bean gum). These ingredients make the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, carrot concentrate, acesulfame k, sucralose, sodium citrates. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to On-The-Go Protein Pouch: strawberry?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Naked strawberry yogurt by Onken, Strawberry yogurt by Longley Farm, Strawberry & Banana Yogurt by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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