Why is Huel Black Edition Powder classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines isolated plant proteins, refined flours, sweeteners and multiple processing steps, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; it lists five additives: E415 (xanthan gum), E960 (steviol glycosides), E160d (lycopene), E161b (lutein) and E161h (zeaxanthin).

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With about 5 g of sugars per 100 g, the powder can raise blood glucose and requires careful portion control for diabetics; its salt level of 1.2 g per 100 g is lower than the category average but still contributes to sodium intake, so hypertensive users should monitor serving size.

Based on its ingredient list, is this product suitable for strict vegan, keto, halal, and gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, certified vegan, halal, kosher and contain no gluten, making it suitable for vegan, halal and gluten‑free diets, but the carbohydrate (≈19 g per serving) and sugar content make it unsuitable for a strict ketogenic diet.

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Huel Black Edition Powder - Chocolate

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Huel Black Edition Powder – Chocolate is a nutritionally complete, plant‑based meal replacement belonging to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group. It carries a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, and its Nutri‑Score is not applicable for meal‑replacement categories. The formula provides a very high protein content (≈44 g per 100 g) and ample fiber, but also contains elevated fat, saturated fat and sugar levels, a moderate amount of salt, and five food additives such as xanthan gum and steviol glycosides.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal438 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat8.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meal‑replacement profile (≈174 kcal, 7 g protein, 2 g fiber per 100 g), this powder supplies about six times more protein and three times the fiber, while its fat (≈19 g), saturated fat (≈3.2 g) and sugars (≈5 g) are markedly higher, though its salt (≈1.2 g) is lower.

Ingredients

Pea Protein, Ground Flaxseed, Brown Rice Protein, Tapioca Flour, Cocoa Powder (6.5%), Sunflower Oil Powder, Organic Coconut Sugar, Natural Flavourings, Micronutrient Blend*, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum, Sea Salt, Sweetener: Steviol Glycosides, Green Tea Powder, Kombucha Powder, Bacillus Coagulans. *Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Corn Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (as L-Ascorbic Acid), Niacin (as Niacinamide), Lutein, Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium-D-Pantothenate), Lycopene, Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Riboflavin, Vitamin A (as Retinyl Acetate), Vitamin B1 (as Thiamin Mononitrate), Zeaxanthin, Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7), L-Methylfolate, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D2 (as Ergocalciferol), Plant-Derived Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol), Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin). Allergy advice: For allergens see ingredients in bold. May contain mustard. We recommend one serving a day if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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