Huel

Strawberry Banana

Barcode 5060925292138

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Strawberry Banana is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives. In particular, it includes pea protein, natural flavourings, and medium-chain triglyceride powder (from coconut), which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. It also contains an enzymatically produced sweetener (steviol glycosides), steviol glycosides from stevia, gellan gum (a thickener), and isolated soluble vegetable fibre, all characteristic of ultra-processed formulations under NOVA.

Ingredients

6 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.
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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

cold-pressed rapeseed oil
OK

coconut milk powder

A dried powder derived from coconut milk used as a culinary ingredient and dairy alternative.
UPF

natural flavourings

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

soluble vegetable fibre (chicory, corn)

Dietary fiber derived from chicory (inulin) and corn, used to add texture and prebiotic effects.
OK

coconut sugar

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

micronutrient blend (minerals (potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, lodine, chromium))
OK

vitamins (c, k, e, a, niacin, d, b12, pantothenic acid, biotin, b6, b2, b1, folate)
OK

choline

An essential nutrient used in fortification and dietary formulations for healthy cell function and metabolism.
OK

flaxseed oil powder
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

green tea extract

An extract from Camellia sinensis leaves, rich in catechins and caffeine, used as a flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
OK

sweetener: enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
UPF

steviol glycosides (stevia)

A high-intensity natural sweetener extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, used to sweeten foods with few or no calories.
OK

thickener: gellan gum. allergy advice: may contain mustard

Common questions about Strawberry Banana

Is Strawberry Banana ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Banana by Huel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives. In particular, it includes pea protein, natural flavourings, and medium-chain triglyceride powder (from coconut), which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. It also contains an enzymatically produced sweetener (steviol glycosides), steviol glycosides from stevia, gellan gum (a thickener), and isolated soluble vegetable fibre, all characteristic of ultra-processed formulations under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Banana are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Strawberry Banana as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, faba bean protein, natural flavourings, medium-chain triglyceride powder (from coconut), green tea extract, steviol glycosides (stevia). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.