Huel

Huel Ready-To-Drink - Banana

Barcode 5060495116988

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

This product is ultra-processed due to the presence of several industrial ingredients and additives, including pea protein, medium-chain triglyceride powder (from coconut), soluble vegetable fibre (chicory), an industrial micronutrient blend (with mineral salts and compounds), synthetic vitamins, natural flavourings, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), turmeric extract, gellan gum as a thickener, and sucralose as an artificial sweetener. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and indicate an industrially formulated product, classifying it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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Common questions about Huel Ready-To-Drink - Banana

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

Yes — Huel Ready-To-Drink - Banana by Huel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed due to the presence of several industrial ingredients and additives, including pea protein, medium-chain triglyceride powder (from coconut), soluble vegetable fibre (chicory), an industrial micronutrient blend (with mineral salts and compounds), synthetic vitamins, natural flavourings, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), turmeric extract, gellan gum as a thickener, and sucralose as an artificial sweetener. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and indicate an industrially formulated product, classifying it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.