Baked High Protein Bar

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Baked High Protein Bar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Crisps [Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Tapioca Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin])): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Processed Fruit Products (Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 8,001 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Baked High Protein Bar's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: White Coating (Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Protein Isolate, Sugar, Nonfat Dry Milk Powder, Maltitol, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Peppermint Candy (Evaporated Cane Juice, Brown Rice Syrup, Natural Peppermint Flavor, Beet Powder).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.