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Yes — Huel Black Edition Powder - Vanilla is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavourings, sunflower oil powder, stabiliser (xanthan gum), steviol glycosides (an intensive sweetener), and various isolated micronutrients and additives within the micronutrient blend. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Coconut Water
Vita Coco
Not UPF
Ginger Turmeric Shot
Solevita
Not UPF
Strawberries & Bananas
Innocent
Not UPF
Smooth Orange with no Bits
Tropicana
Not UPF
Belvoir Farms Raspberry & Lemon Cordial
Belvoir
Not UPF
Evian 75cl PET
Evian
Not UPF
Apfelsaft aus Apfelsaftkonzentrat
Naturis
Not UPF
Innocent Strawberries and bananas
innocent
Not UPF
Energise Super smoothie
Innocent
Not UPF
Raw Boost
Mockingbird
Not UPF
Yes — Huel Black Edition Powder - Vanilla by Huel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavourings, sunflower oil powder, stabiliser (xanthan gum), steviol glycosides (an intensive sweetener), and various isolated micronutrients and additives within the micronutrient blend. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
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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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.