Is Ruze Protein Peanutbutter Flavor ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- Flavouring
- E407 Carrageenan
- E415 Xanthan gum
- E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
- E950 Acesulfame k
- E955 Sucralose
- 21 ingredients
- 5 additives
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Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
Instantized Whey Protein Isolate, Instantized Whey Protein Concentrate, Peanut Butter, Medium Chain Triglyceride Powder (from coconut oil (processing marker)), Agave Inulin, Natural Flavor (ultra-processing marker), Artificial Flavor (ultra-processing marker), Salt (processing marker), Gum Blend (cellulose gum (ultra-processing marker), xanthan gum (ultra-processing marker), carrageenan (ultra-processing marker)), Sucralose (ultra-processing marker), Potassium Chloride, Acesulfame Potassium (ultra-processing marker), allergens, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts (coconut)
Additives: E407 Carrageenan , E415 Xanthan gum , E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose , E950 Acesulfame k , E955 Sucralose
As written on the pack
Instantized Whey Protein Isolate, Instantized Whey Protein Concentrate, Powdered Peanut Butter, Medium Chain Triglyceride Powder (from coconut oil), Organic Agave Inulin, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Gum Blend (cellulose gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan), Sucralose, Potassium Chloride, Acesulfame Potassium. ALLERGENS: Milk, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts (coconut).
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.
- E407 Carrageenan Carrageenan is a thickener and gelling agent extracted from red seaweed, used widely in dairy desserts, plant-based drinks and processed meats.
- E415 Xanthan gum Xanthan gum is a thickener made by fermenting sugar with the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris.
- E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose Carboxymethyl cellulose is a thickener made by chemically modifying cellulose from wood or cotton.
- E950 Acesulfame k Acesulfame K is a synthetic sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar, often combined with aspartame or sucralose.
- E955 Sucralose Sucralose is a sweetener made by chlorinating sugar.
- Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.
2 ingredients 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.
- Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.
Among 150 protein powders
From least to most processed, this one ranks 102nd. 95% of the protein powders here are ultra-processed.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0850041914299, last edited 18 August 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.