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Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate Peanut Butter by OPTIMUM NUTRITION
OPTIMUM NUTRITION

Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate Peanut Butter

Barcode 5060245605359
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday use.

This is an ultra-processed protein powder. The ingredients include sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which are artificial sweeteners; soy lecithin, an industrial emulsifier; hydrolyzed whey protein and isolated whey proteins, which are extracted and industrially processed protein ingredients; powdered sunflower oil, a processed oil formulation; and added flavorings (listed as “arômes,” “aromi,” and “aromas”), which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These industrial ingredients and additives classify the product as UPF.

Common questions about Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate Peanut Butter

Is Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate Peanut Butter by OPTIMUM NUTRITION is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is an ultra-processed protein powder. The ingredients include sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which are artificial sweeteners; soy lecithin, an industrial emulsifier; hydrolyzed whey protein and isolated whey proteins, which are extracted and industrially processed protein ingredients; powdered sunflower oil, a processed oil formulation; and added flavorings (listed as “arômes,” “aromi,” and “aromas”), which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These industrial ingredients and additives classify the product as UPF.

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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