Nutritional value and environmental aspects of high-protein ultra-processed foods on the German market.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare nutritional value and aspects with environmental impact of high-protein (HP) and 'normal-protein' (NP) ultra-processed foods (UPF).

Design

299 HP and 286 NP products were evaluated regarding aspects of nutritional value, energy density, Nutri-Score, number of additives as well as hyper-palatability and price. Environmental impact of HP UPF was addressed by analysing protein sources and the use of environmentally persistent non-nutritive artificial sweeteners.

Setting

Cross-sectional market analysis in German supermarkets and online shops.

Participants

299 HP and 286 NP UPF products.

Results

HP compared to NP UPF had a lower energy density, a lower content of sugar, total and saturated fat, whereas fibre and protein content (62·2 % an

SUBMITTER: Koop J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11604323 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature