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Opti-Meal Protein Shake, Strawberry
Opti-Meal Protein Shake, Strawberry by H-E-B is listed in the Protein shakes category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 11 FL OZ (325 mL) pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 325mL
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 6 g | 19.5 g | 25% | 2.6 +131% |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g | 78 g | 28% | 8 +200% |
| Protein | 10 g | 32.5 g | 65% | 21.3 −53% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1020 Protein shakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other protein shakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
FAT FREE MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CANOLA OIL, FRUCTOSE*, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, CARRAGEENAN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM*, SUCRALOSE*, RED 3, VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE [VITAMIN C], MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE [VITAMIN E], BIOTIN, RETINYL PALMITATE [VITAMIN A], NIACINAMIDE [VITAMIN B3], FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE [IRON], ZINC GLUCONATE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE [MOLYBDENUM], D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE [PANTOTHENIC ACID], MANGANESE SULFATE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B1], PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B6], FOLIC ACID, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], SODIUM SELENITE, PHYTONADIONE [VITAMIN K], CYANOCOBALAMIN [VITAMIN B12], CHOLECALCIFEROL [VITAMIN D3]). *SWEETENED WITH NUTRITIVE AND NONNUTRITIVE SWEETENERS
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 11 FL OZ (325 mL)
- Serving size
- 325mL
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041220524990
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
Is Opti-Meal Protein Shake, Strawberry healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Opti-Meal Protein Shake, Strawberry vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Opti-Meal Protein Shake, Strawberry contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Opti-Meal Protein Shake, Strawberry contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; California bans it in food from January 1, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 3, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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