Huel

Huel Ready-To-Drink - Strawberries & Cream

Barcode 5060495118074

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Yes — Huel Ready-To-Drink - Strawberries & Cream is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as natural flavourings, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), gellan gum (thickener), and an intensive sweetener (steviol glycosides). According to NOVA, the presence of these additives used to modify texture, flavor, and sweetness places the product in the ultra-processed category, even though it also contains many whole-food and fortified ingredients.

Ingredients

9 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.
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.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
UPF

soluble vegetable fibre (chicory)

Inulin-type soluble fiber derived from chicory root, used as a bulking agent or prebiotic in foods.
OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

micronutrient blend

A mixed mineral supplement containing trace and major minerals in various salt forms and complexes.
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

beetroot and carrot extract

Concentrated extract derived from beetroot and carrot, used as a flavoring/coloring agent in foods.
OK

coconut sugar

Traditional natural sweetener derived from coconut palm sap; not considered UPF as a minimally processed sugar.
OK

hemp seed protein

Powdered protein derived from hemp seeds, used as a plant-based protein source.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
UPF

steviol glycosides (from stevia)

Non-caloric sweetener extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves.
UPF

gellan gum

A plant-based thickening and gelling agent (anionic exopolysaccharide) used to impart viscosity and texture in foods.

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Common questions about Huel Ready-To-Drink - Strawberries & Cream

Is Huel Ready-To-Drink - Strawberries & Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Huel Ready-To-Drink - Strawberries & Cream by Huel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as natural flavourings, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), gellan gum (thickener), and an intensive sweetener (steviol glycosides). According to NOVA, the presence of these additives used to modify texture, flavor, and sweetness places the product in the ultra-processed category, even though it also contains many whole-food and fortified ingredients.

Which ingredients in Huel Ready-To-Drink - Strawberries & Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in Huel Ready-To-Drink - Strawberries & Cream as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, medium-chain triglyceride powder (from coconut), natural flavourings, soluble vegetable fibre (chicory), vitamins, beetroot and carrot extract, sunflower lecithin, steviol glycosides (from stevia), gellan 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.