Casein
Casein is one of the markers Open Food Facts uses to classify a food as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4).
What it is and why it counts
Casein is the main protein in milk, separated industrially and used to bind, emulsify and add protein.
Substances rarely used in home kitchens
These are extracted from foods or derived from them industrially: refined sugars made from starch, isolated proteins and fibres, modified starches and oils. NOVA calls them "substances of no or rare culinary use", the other defining sign of an ultra-processed food.
Where it turns up
Casein appears in 19 of the 40,000 products on this site (0%).
- Extruded cereals
- Breakfast cereals
- Breakfast cereals rich in fibre fortified with vitamins and chemical elements
- Cereals and their products
- Chorizos
- Crackers (Appetizers)
Products containing casein
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Low Sugar Nutty Granola
Waitrose
NOVA group
4
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Magic Spoon Protein Cereal Cocoa
Magic Spoon · 198 g
NOVA group
4
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Protein cereal
Magic Spoon · 33 g
NOVA group
4
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Spanish Dry Cured Spicy Pork (Chorizo Salami)
THE deli
NOVA group
4
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Peanut Butter
Magic Spoon · 7 oz
NOVA group
4
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Cinnamon Toast Cereal
Magic Spoon · 7 oz
NOVA group
4
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Diet Whey Lean Protein Powder
PhD Intelligent Nutrition · 1000.0 g
NOVA group
4
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Frosted Grain-Free Cereal
Magic Spoon · 7 oz
NOVA group
4
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Protein Pancakes
Premier Protein
NOVA group
4
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Pain Au Lait Chocolate Chip French Chocolate Chip Milk Rolls
Trader Joe's · 280 g
NOVA group
4
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protein treats minis (Marshmallow)
Magic Spoon · 18 g
NOVA group
4
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Lemon Cake
Magic Spoon · 14 oz
NOVA group
4
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Smoked Ham & Swiss Cheese Pockets
La Boulangerie · 85 g
NOVA group
4
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Mushroom Ravioli
Giovanni Rana
NOVA group
4
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cheese rice crackers
No Name · 100 g
NOVA group
4
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Blueberry Muffin Protein Cereal
Magic Spoon · 7 oz
NOVA group
4
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BIG 100 Blueberry Cobbler Meal Replacement Bar
Met-Rx · 3.52 oz
NOVA group
4
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Chicken Mozzarella Tortellini
Giovanni Rana · 20 oz
NOVA group
4
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Think Thin, High Protein Bar, Chocolate Fudge
Thinkthin Llc
NOVA group
4