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Glycinate 3 in 1

Barcode 9508366632640

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Yes — Glycinate 3 in 1 is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives: magnesium stearate (plant-based anti-caking agent) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (plant-based capsule shell). These are extracted and synthesized additives used for technological purposes, which places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA. The mineral salts themselves (magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate, magnesium citrate) do not change the classification, but the presence of the two listed additives is sufficient to make the product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

magnesium glycinate

A magnesium salt of glycine used as a dietary supplement for magnesium supplementation and improved absorption.
OK

magnesium malate

A magnesium salt of malic acid used as a dietary supplement for magnesium supplementation and potential energy support.
OK

magnesium citrate

A magnesium salt of citric acid used as a dietary supplement for magnesium supplementation and stool softening in some formulations.
UPF

magnesium stearate

A salt of magnesium with stearic acid used as an anti-caking and flow-promoting agent in supplements and foods. When plant-based, sourced from vegetable fats.
UPF

hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hpmc) capsule shell

A plant-derived cellulose-based polymer used to make vegetarian capsules for tablets and supplements.

Common questions about Glycinate 3 in 1

Is Glycinate 3 in 1 ultra-processed?

Yes — Glycinate 3 in 1 by nutrition geeks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives: magnesium stearate (plant-based anti-caking agent) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (plant-based capsule shell). These are extracted and synthesized additives used for technological purposes, which places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA. The mineral salts themselves (magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate, magnesium citrate) do not change the classification, but the presence of the two listed additives is sufficient to make the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Glycinate 3 in 1 are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Glycinate 3 in 1 as ultra-processed markers: magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hpmc) capsule shell. 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.