Bar, Cold Brew Chocolate

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Bar, Cold Brew Chocolate scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder* (Alkalized)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Cold Brew Coffee*, Gluten-Free Flavors*, Gluten-Free Flavors, +1 more): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 33% of the 9,618 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 Bar, Cold Brew Chocolate'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: Tapioca Syrup*, Chocolate Chips* (Natural Evaporated Cane Sugar*, Cocoa Paste*, Cocoa Butter*, Non-Gmo Soy Lecithin/Emulsifier, Vanilla*. Chunks May Contain Traces Of Milk Protein Due To Manufacturing Equipment.), Stevia*.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coconut Oil*.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Cream Of Tartar, Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.