Is Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides-chocolate ultra-processed?

13.5 oz Bodybuilding supplements 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

Cocoa processed with alkali, natural flavors (ultra-processing marker), sea salt (processing marker), stevia sweetener

As written on the pack

Cocoa processed with alkali, natural flavors, sea salt, stevia sweetener.

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

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.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 74th. 92% of the bodybuilding supplements 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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