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Daily Greens by Huel
Huel

Daily Greens

Barcode 5060925292022
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Daily Greens is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including natural flavourings, guar gum (a thickener), green tea leaf extract and other plant extracts used as isolates, and organic stevia leaf extract (an intense sweetener). According to NOVA, such additives and isolates classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    antioxidant greens
  • OK
    fruit and botanical blend (organic spirulina, broccoli, broccoli sprout, carrot, spinach, kale, tomato, organic sprouted quinoa, organic lemon peel, organic cinnamon bark, organic ginger root, organic sweet fennel fruit, organic nettle root, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, tart cherry, elderberry, cranberry, apple, organic artichoke leaf, organic basil leaf, organic burdock root, organic dandelion root, organic echinacea root, organic green tea leaf extract, organic hawthorn flowering top, organic red grape vine leaf, organic small plantain leaf, organic calciferous marine algae (aquamin™ f), organic chlorella, organic acerola fruit extract, organic bilberry fruit, organic black garlic, organic green coffee bean extract, organic hibiscus flower extract, organic lemongrass leaf extract, organic mate leaf extract)
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    potassium citrate
    Salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator and stabilizer in foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
  • OK
    organic pea fibre
  • UPF
    potassium phosphate
    A inorganic salt commonly used as a food additive and pH regulator.
  • UPF
    pea protein
    Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    thickener: guar gum
  • OK
    organic chia seeds
  • OK
    organic coconut nectar
  • OK
    mushroom and adaptogen blend (cordyceps sinensis, organic siberian ginseng root, organic lemon balm leaf, organic marshmallow root, rhodiola root extract, ashwagandha root, maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom, organic maca tuber, reishi mushroom, organic red ginseng root, organic white ginseng root, lion's mane)
  • UPF
    faba bean protein
    Protein ingredient derived from faba beans (broad beans), typically produced as a protein isolate or concentrate for use in foods. This is a processed, industrially produced protein ingredient and is considered ultra-processed due to its isolation and refinement.
  • OK
    phylloquinone
  • OK
    magnesium oxide
    A white inorganic compound used as a magnesium supplement and antacid; provides magnesium ions.
  • OK
    dicalcium phosphate
  • OK
    iron phosphate
  • OK
    sweetener: organic stevia leaf extract
  • OK
    calcium lactate gluconate
  • OK
    cholecalciferol (vitamin d3)
    A fat-soluble vitamin used as a dietary supplement and fortifying additive in foods to support bone health and calcium metabolism.
  • OK
    niacinamide (vitamin b3)
    A B-vitamin used as a nutritional supplement and fortification additive.
  • OK
    menaquinone-7
  • OK
    ergocalciferol
  • OK
    gluten-free oats
  • OK
    flaxseed
    A small brown or yellow seed from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans. Commonly ground or whole and used in baking, smoothies, and as a dietary supplement.
  • OK
    inulin
    A type of soluble fiber extracted from plants (often chicory). Used as a prebiotic and dietary fiber in foods.
  • OK
    calcium pantothenate
    A calcium salt form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), an essential water-soluble B vitamin used as a dietary supplement and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6 hydrochloride)
    A salt form of vitamin B6 used as a nutrient supplement and dietary additive. It is not a common standalone food ingredient but is used for fortification.
  • OK
    probiotics (bacillus coagulans mtcc 5856, bifidobacterium bifidum 100b)
  • OK
    d-alpha tocopherol acetate
  • OK
    l-methylfolate calcium
  • OK
    cyanocobalamin
  • OK
    magnesium phosphate. allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold. may contain mustard

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Common questions about Daily Greens

Is Daily Greens ultra-processed?

Yes — Daily Greens by Huel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including natural flavourings, guar gum (a thickener), green tea leaf extract and other plant extracts used as isolates, and organic stevia leaf extract (an intense sweetener). According to NOVA, such additives and isolates classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Daily Greens are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Daily Greens as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, potassium phosphate, pea protein, faba bean protein. 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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