Hydrolyzed vegetable protein

What the evidence says

• Marker of ultra-processingInfo

  An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]

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Popular products that list hydrolyzed vegetable protein

238 of the 17,000 most-scanned products in the US with a GoodSwap page list hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The 12 most scanned:

• Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken Flavor Maruchan · 85 g Score 15 out of 100 Bad
• Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup Nissin · 3 oz Score 27 out of 100 Poor
• Shin Ramyun Nongshim · 120 g Score 13 out of 100 Bad
• Takis Takis · 280.7 g Score 11 out of 100 Bad
• Asiago Caesar Dressing Briannas · 12 fl oz/355 mL Score 8 out of 100 Bad
• Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos · 9.25 oz Score 35 out of 100 Poor
• Spaghetti & Meatballs Chef Boyardee · 14.5 oz Score 23 out of 100 Poor
• Roasted Chicken Base Better Than Bouillon · 8 oz Score 16 out of 100 Bad
• BBQ flavored coated potato crisps Pringles · 158 g Score 20 out of 100 Poor
• Cup Noodles Chicken Flavor Nissin · 2.25 oz (64 g) Score 12 out of 100 Bad
• Red Enchilada Sauce Old El Paso · 10 oz Score 46 out of 100 Okay
• Sausage Links Morningstar Farms · 5pcs Score 23 out of 100 Poor

Diets and allergens

Vegan

Yes

Vegetarian

Yes

Gluten-free

Depends on the source

For the ingredient in general. Always check the package: a product’s own labels win.