Protein Drink Mix

Barcode 5050028271048

Yes — Protein Drink Mix is ultra-processed.

This protein drink mix contains several ultra-processed components, including brown rice protein (an industrially isolated protein ingredient), flavouring (industrial flavour formulation), artificial sweeteners aspartame and sucralose, and added thickener. These extracted and synthesized additives and sweeteners classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

UPF

brown rice protein

A plant-based protein isolate derived from brown rice, commonly used in supplements and plant-based foods.
UPF

flavouring

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

aspartame

A low-calorie artificial sweetener (dipeptide) added to foods and drinks to provide sweetness.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
UPF

thickener

A generic food additive used to thicken textures, such as gums or starches (e.g., xanthan gum, carrageenan, or modified starch).
OK

amylase
OK

lipase
OK

cellulase
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

cyanocobalamin

Common questions about Protein Drink Mix

Is Protein Drink Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Drink Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This protein drink mix contains several ultra-processed components, including brown rice protein (an industrially isolated protein ingredient), flavouring (industrial flavour formulation), artificial sweeteners aspartame and sucralose, and added thickener. These extracted and synthesized additives and sweeteners classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Protein Drink Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Protein Drink Mix as ultra-processed markers: brown rice protein, flavouring, aspartame, sucralose, thickener. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.