Is Bulk Powders Whey Protein ultra-processed?

1 kg Protein powders Sold in the United Kingdom, France and Spain

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

undenarured whey proline concentrate, milk, soya lecithin (ultra-processing marker)

Additives: E322 Lecithins , E322i Lecithin

As written on the pack

undenarured whey proline concentrate, milk, soya lecithin,

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E322 Lecithins Lecithins are fatty substances extracted mostly from soybeans, sunflower seeds or eggs, used as emulsifiers to keep fat and water mixed, for example in chocolate.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 18th. 95% of the protein powders here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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