Pip & Nut

Peanut Butter Protein

Barcode 5060367182721

Yes — Peanut Butter Protein is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically soya protein crispies (9%) (soya protein isolate, tapioca starch, salt) and additional soya protein isolate. These are industrially processed protein isolates and formulated ingredients, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

peanuts

Dried legume seeds, commonly used as a basic culinary ingredient and snack component.
OK

peanut butter

A spread made from ground roasted peanuts, often with added salt; in this case described with sea salt.
OK

agave syrup

A traditional natural sweetener extracted from the sap of the agave plant, used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
UPF

soy protein crisps

Snack ingredient made from soy protein isolate and tapioca starch; typically a processed, ready-to-eat product.
OK

rice syrup

A traditional sweetener produced by enzymatic processing of rice; used as a carbohydrate source in cooking.
OK

oats

Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

date syrup

A traditional sweet syrup produced by concentrating date fruits. Thick, amber syrup with a caramel-like flavor, used as a natural sweetener.
OK

soy protein isolate

A highly refined protein isolate derived from soybeans, used to boost protein content in foods and supplements.
OK

date paste with rice flour

A spread or ingredient made from dates blended with rice flour to improve texture and binding; considered a whole-food-based sweetener blend.
OK

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
OK

peanut flour

Ground roasted peanuts with most of the fat removed; used to add protein and peanut flavor to baked goods and shakes.
OK

salt

A basic mineral used as a seasoning and preserve. Common table salt (sodium chloride) often derived from mining or evaporation of sea water; generally not processed into ultra-processed foods.

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Common questions about Peanut Butter Protein

Is Peanut Butter Protein ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut Butter Protein by Pip & Nut is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically soya protein crispies (9%) (soya protein isolate, tapioca starch, salt) and additional soya protein isolate. These are industrially processed protein isolates and formulated ingredients, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Peanut Butter Protein are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Peanut Butter Protein as an ultra-processed marker: soy protein crisps. 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.