Is Leanfit Organic Plant-Based Protein ultra-processed?

Protein powders Sold in Canada

Yes, it's ultra-processed

1 Unprocessed
2 Kitchen staple
3 Processed
4 Ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Flavouring
E415 Xanthan gum

13 ingredients
2 additives

Less processed protein powders

Soy Protein Mince H&B 1 ingredient · no additives NOVA group 1
Almond Protein Powder Bob's Red Mill 1 ingredient · no additives NOVA group 1
Hemp Protein Powder Manitoba Harvest 1 ingredient · no additives NOVA group 1
Simple Plant Protein Powder Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Orgain 6 ingredients · no additives NOVA group 1

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

Ingredients

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

VeganFit Plant Protein Blend (pea protein, flaxseed, hemp protein powder, rice protein, chia seed), Natural flavours (ultra-processing marker), Salt (processing marker), Xanthan gum (ultra-processing marker), stevia extract, Enzyme (Bromelain, Protease)

Additives: E1101 Protease , E415 Xanthan gum

As written on the pack

Organic VeganFit Plant Protein Blend (Organic pea protein, Organic flaxseed powder, Organic hemp protein powder, Organic rice protein powder, Organic chia seed powder), Natural flavours, Salt, Xanthan gum, Organic stevia extract, Enzyme (Bromelain, Protease)

What makes it ultra-processed

Cosmetic additives

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

E415 Xanthan gum Xanthan gum is a thickener made by fermenting sugar with the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris.
Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.

1 ingredient that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.

How the NOVA groups work

Among 149 protein powders

From least to most processed, this one ranks 29th. 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.

All 149 protein powders, least processed first

About this information

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0804642002466, last edited 26 July 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.