Sproud

Unsweetened pea protein

Barcode 7340150800444

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Yes — Unsweetened pea protein is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including pea protein (an isolated protein ingredient), rapeseed oil used in an industrial formulation, flavor enhancer dipotassium guanylate (E628), calcium phosphates (E341) as additives, aroma/rye malt flavoring, and oat lecithin (E322a) as an emulsifier. Presence of these industrial ingredients and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

boiled water

Plain water that has been boiled; a basic culinary ingredient used for hydration, cooking, or beverage preparation.
UPF

pea protein

Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

dipotassium guanylate e628
OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

calcium phosphates e341
OK

aroma rye malt
OK

oat lecithin e322a
OK

vitamin b12

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

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin b2

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Common questions about Unsweetened pea protein

Is Unsweetened pea protein ultra-processed?

Yes — Unsweetened pea protein by Sproud is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including pea protein (an isolated protein ingredient), rapeseed oil used in an industrial formulation, flavor enhancer dipotassium guanylate (E628), calcium phosphates (E341) as additives, aroma/rye malt flavoring, and oat lecithin (E322a) as an emulsifier. Presence of these industrial ingredients and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Unsweetened pea protein are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Unsweetened pea protein as an ultra-processed marker: pea 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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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.