Slimfast

Chocolate Meal Shake

Barcode 5055967555532

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chocolate Meal Shake is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives including maltodextrin, milk protein, thickeners (xanthan gum, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose), barley malt extract, natural flavouring, and the artificial sweetener sucralose. According to NOVA, the presence of these industrial formulations and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

soya bean oil powder (milk)
OK

inulin

A type of soluble fiber extracted from plants (often chicory). Used as a prebiotic and dietary fiber in foods.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

thickeners (xanthan gum, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose)
OK

vitamins & minerals (vitamin c, magnesium oxide, vitamin e, iron pyrophosphate, zinc sulphate, niacin, vitamin a, pantothenic acid, biotin, manganese sulphate, vitamin b12, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, folic acid, vitamin d, copper sulphate, vitamin b6, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin k)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.

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Common questions about Chocolate Meal Shake

Is Chocolate Meal Shake ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Meal Shake by Slimfast is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives including maltodextrin, milk protein, thickeners (xanthan gum, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose), barley malt extract, natural flavouring, and the artificial sweetener sucralose. According to NOVA, the presence of these industrial formulations and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Meal Shake are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chocolate Meal Shake as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, milk protein, Barley Malt Extract, natural flavouring, sucralose. 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.