PhD Smart protein

Plant protein (chocolate cookie)

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Yes — Plant protein (chocolate cookie) is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), stabiliser (xanthan gum), and sweetener (sucralose, an artificial sweetener). These additives are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

high protein powder with sweetener. pea protein
UPF

soy protein

A protein extracted from soybeans, often used as a meat substitute or texturized protein. It is a processed soy product.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

lactospore™ (bacillus coagulans)
OK

iron oxide
OK

zinc oxide

An inorganic zinc compound used as a fortifying mineral in foods or dietary supplements.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

sodium chloride

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

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
OK

sweetener (sucralose). for allergens
OK

see ingredients listed in bold. may also contain: milk
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

egg and cereals containing gluten

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Common questions about Plant protein (chocolate cookie)

Is Plant protein (chocolate cookie) ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant protein (chocolate cookie) by PhD Smart protein is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), stabiliser (xanthan gum), and sweetener (sucralose, an artificial sweetener). These additives are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Plant protein (chocolate cookie) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Plant protein (chocolate cookie) as ultra-processed markers: soy protein, flavouring, stabiliser (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.