Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Protein Supplements

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Protein Supplements sits at Health & Beauty > Health Care > Fitness & Nutrition > Vitamins & Supplements > Protein Supplements. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 15 attributes for Protein Supplements

• Age group — Defines the target age range for a product, such as adults or kids
  Examples: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, Adults, All ages, Babies, Kids, Newborn (12 values in total)
• Allergen information — Indicates potential allergens present in food or beverages, such as wheat or peanuts
  Examples: Celery, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard (16 values in total)
• Detailed ingredients — Lists specific components used in health and beauty, e.g. Vitamin C, probiotics
  Examples: Acacia, Acai, Aloe vera, Animal protein, Arnica, Artichoke, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis (86 values in total)
• Dietary preferences — Helps identify products suitable for specific diets, e.g. vegan, nut free
  Examples: Alcohol-free, Dairy-free, Decaffeinated, Gluten-free, Halal, High protein, Keto, Kosher (28 values in total)
• Dietary supplements — Identifies the added nutrients in a product, like calcium or probiotics
  Examples: Aloe vera, Caffeine, Calcium, CBD, Collagen, Creatine, Electrolytes, Fiber (28 values in total)
• Dietary use — Classifies products based on dietary benefits, e.g. muscle building, low carb
  Examples: Balanced nutrition, Blood sugar control, Calorie control, Endurance, Energy, High fiber, High protein, Low carb (16 values in total)
• Flavor — Specifies the taste or flavor of a product, e.g. vanilla, mint
  Examples: Almond, Apple, Banana, Blueberry, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Cinnamon (30 values in total)
• Food supplement form — Specifies the format of a health supplement, such as liquid or tablets
  Examples: Ampoule, Caplet, Capsules, Chewable tablets, Drops, Effervescent tablets, Gel, Granules (18 values in total)
• Ingredient category — Classifies the type of ingredients in vitamins and supplements, e.g. fiber, herbs
  Examples: Amino acids, Animal-derived, Antioxidants, Artificial ingredients, Botanicals, Dairy-based, Enzymes, Fatty acids (23 values in total)
• Product certifications & standards — Indicates the certifications or standards a product meets, such as organic or cruelty free
  Examples: Alcohol-free, All-natural ingredients, Aluminum-free, ASC, B corporation, Biodegradable, BPA-free, CE certified (56 values in total)
• Protein processing type — Specifies how the protein is refined or processed (e.g., isolate vs. concentrate), affecting purity, digestion rate, and consumer preference
  Examples: Blend, Clear protein, Concentrate, Fermented, Hydrolyzed, Isolate, Micellar, Other
• Protein source — Identifies the primary protein origin used in the supplement
  Examples: Beef, Casein, Collagen, Egg, Hemp, Mixed blend, Pea, Rice (14 values in total)
• Route of administration — Identifies how the product is applied or consumed, influencing efficacy and safety (e.g., oral, topical, transdermal patch, sublingual, intramuscular injection)
  Examples: Inhalation, Intramuscular injection, Intravenous injection, Nasal spray, Oral, Subcutaneous injection, Sublingual, Suppository (11 values in total)
• Supplement health focus — Defines the primary wellness area the supplement is intended to support
  Examples: Bone and joint support, Brain and cognitive health, Digestive health, Energy and metabolism, Eye health, Hair, Heart health, Immune support (13 values in total)
• Target gender — Identifies the intended gender for a product, such as female, male or unisex
  Examples: Female, Male, Unisex, Other

How to fill them

1. Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Protein Supplements (or a more specific one).
2. The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
3. Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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