Is Magtein Magnesium ultra-processed?

90 veg capsules Biscuits and cakes Sold in the United States

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

Magnesium L-Threonate, Hypromellose (ultra-processing marker) (cellulose capsule), Rice Flour, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide

Additives: E464 Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose , E570 Fatty acids

As written on the pack

Magnesium L-Threonate, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Rice Flour, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Silicon Dioxide

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

E464 Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose Emulsifiers are substances which make it possible to form or maintain a homogenous mixture of two or more immiscible phases such as oil and water in a foodstuff.

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.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 418th. 84% of the biscuits and cakes 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.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0733739023902, last edited 9 December 2025), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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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.