OPTIMUM NUTRITION

whey gold standard

Barcode 5060469988467

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Yes — whey gold standard is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: soy lecithin (emulsifier), artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame-K, flavorings (arômes), and xanthan gum (thickener). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA Group 4 criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mélange de protéines de lactosérum (93%) [lait] (isolat de protéine de lactosérum, concentré de protéine de lactosérum, isolat de protéine de lactosérum hydrolysé, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja)
OK

defatted cocoa powder

Powder obtained from cocoa beans with most of the fat removed; used to provide cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
UPF

flavorings

Substances used to impart or modify aroma and taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

épaississant (gomme xanthane)
OK

édulcorants (sucralose, acésulfame-k)

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Common questions about whey gold standard

Is whey gold standard ultra-processed?

Yes — whey gold standard by OPTIMUM NUTRITION is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: soy lecithin (emulsifier), artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame-K, flavorings (arômes), and xanthan gum (thickener). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA Group 4 criteria.

Which ingredients in whey gold standard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in whey gold standard as an ultra-processed marker: flavorings. 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.