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Huel Ready-To-Drink - Berry by Huel
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Huel Ready-To-Drink - Berry

Barcode 5060495111570
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Huel Ready-To-Drink - Berry is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavourings, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), gellan gum (thickener), sucralose (artificial sweetener), and a formulated micronutrient premix. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    pea protein
    Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    gluten-free oat flour
    A finely milled flour made from oats, used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    ground flaxseed
    A ground form of flax seeds rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, commonly used as a baking or smoothie ingredient.
  • OK
    soluble vegetable fibre (chicory, corn)
    Dietary fiber derived from chicory (inulin) and corn, used to add texture and prebiotic effects.
  • UPF
    medium-chain triglyceride powder (from coconut)
    A processed fat-derived powder containing medium-chain triglycerides typically used as a supplement or ingredient in low-carb or energy-boosting products.
  • OK
    micronutrient blend
    A blend of minerals including potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, iodine, and chromium, used for fortification and nutritional balance.
  • UPF
    vitamins
    A collection of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins supplied in various esterified or salt forms.
  • OK
    pantothenic acid
    Calcium salt of pantothenic acid used as a vitamin supplement.
  • OK
    biotin
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B7) used as a nutritional supplement and food fortificant.
  • OK
    vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a commonly used synthetic form of vitamin B6 for fortification and supplements.
  • OK
    vitamin b2 (riboflavin)
    Riboflavin is a water-soluble B vitamin used for nutrition and fortification.
  • OK
    thiamine mononitrate
    A vitamin B1 supplement used to fortify foods or enrich formulations; a single-ingredient micronutrient form.
  • OK
    calcium-l-methylfolate
    A stabilized form of folate used to fortify foods to support healthy folate levels; a micronutrient additive.
  • OK
    choline
    An essential nutrient used in fortification and dietary formulations for healthy cell function and metabolism.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • UPF
    beetroot and carrot extract
    Concentrated extract derived from beetroot and carrot, used as a flavoring/coloring agent in foods.
  • OK
    brown rice flour
    A gluten-free flour milled from brown rice; used as a baking and thickening ingredient.
  • UPF
    sunflower lecithin
    Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
  • OK
    gellan gum
    A food-grade hydrocolloid used as a thickener and gelling agent. It forms gels with or without ion presence and is widely used in desserts, dairy, and beverages.
  • OK
    sweetener: sucralose. allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold. may contain mustard. we recommend one serving a day if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

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Common questions about Huel Ready-To-Drink - Berry

Is Huel Ready-To-Drink - Berry ultra-processed?

Yes — Huel Ready-To-Drink - Berry by Huel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavourings, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), gellan gum (thickener), sucralose (artificial sweetener), and a formulated micronutrient premix. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Huel Ready-To-Drink - Berry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Huel Ready-To-Drink - Berry as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, medium-chain triglyceride powder (from coconut), vitamins, natural flavourings, beetroot and carrot extract, sunflower lecithin. 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.

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