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Gold standard 100% whey

Barcode 5060469988504

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Yes — Gold standard 100% whey is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including flavourings, an emulsifier (soy lecithin), a thickener (xanthan gum), and an artificial sweetener (sucralose). These are extracted/industrial ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

whey protein blend (91%) [milk] (whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, hydrolysed whey protein isolate, emulsifier: soy lecithin)
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

sodium chloride

Common table salt; basic culinary ingredient and essential mineral used for flavor and preservation.
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
OK

sweetener (sucralose). for allergens see ingredients capitalised and bold. may contain: gluten
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

nuts and peanuts

A seed/fruit-based ingredient consisting of tree nuts and peanuts commonly used for flavor and texture. Contains major allergens.

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Common questions about Gold standard 100% whey

Is Gold standard 100% whey ultra-processed?

Yes — Gold standard 100% whey by optimum nutrition is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including flavourings, an emulsifier (soy lecithin), a thickener (xanthan gum), and an artificial sweetener (sucralose). These are extracted/industrial ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Gold standard 100% whey are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Gold standard 100% whey as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, xanthan gum. 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.