Chocolate Mint High Protein Bars

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Chocolate Mint High Protein Bars scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Sugar Alcohols (Maltitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Alkalized Cocoa, Chocolate Liquor): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Plant Proteins (Pea Protein Crisps (Pea Protein, Rice Starch)): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 23% 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 Chocolate Mint High Protein Bars' 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: Dark Chocolate Coating (Cane Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Natural Flavor), Dark Chocolate Chips (Cane Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Natural Flavor), Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.