Yes — Protein Powder is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday due to its added flavouring.
This appears to be a protein powder made primarily from whey protein concentrate and micellar casein, with cacao, date powder, coconut nectar, egg white, apple powder, and salt. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, an industrially extracted flavour additive identified as a UPF ingredient. The concentrated and isolated protein ingredients also indicate substantial industrial processing, although the decisive UPF ingredient is natural flavouring.
Yes — Protein Powder is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a protein powder made primarily from whey protein concentrate and micellar casein, with cacao, date powder, coconut nectar, egg white, apple powder, and salt. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, an industrially extracted flavour additive identified as a UPF ingredient. The concentrated and isolated protein ingredients also indicate substantial industrial processing, although the decisive UPF ingredient is natural flavouring.
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.