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Are Pupusas Mexican Food? | Straight Facts Guide

No, pupusas are a Salvadoran dish served with curtido and salsa roja, not Mexican food.

Yes, pumpkins are a New World food native to the Americas and reached Europe after the Columbian Exchange.

Yes, many protein shakes meet ultra-processed food criteria under NOVA; simple powders plus milk or water can stay outside that group.

Yes, most protein powders qualify as ultra-processed foods under NOVA; single-ingredient options are processed but can fit balanced diets.

Yes, protein shakes are processed foods; many powders and ready-to-drink options fall into ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

No, protein shakes aren’t better than food; they’re a handy backup when whole meals can’t meet your protein needs.

No—protein shakes aren’t as complete as food, but they help you hit protein goals fast after training or when cooking isn’t an option.

Yes, protein shakes can stand in for a meal when paired with carbs, fat, and fiber, but whole-food meals should be your default.

Yes, some processed foods are linked to cancer; processed meat has proven risk, while others vary by type and amount.

Yes, protein powders are processed foods; proteins are extracted, filtered, dried, and often blended with sweeteners or additives.