Daddy Ray's, Low Fat Fig Bars

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Daddy Ray's, Low Fat Fig Bars scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening (Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oil)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate As Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Flavors (Artificial Vanilla Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy* Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Dried Fruit & Fruit Snacks, this product is more processed than about 98% of the 7,520 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 Daddy Ray's, Low Fat Fig 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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Folic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto And Caramel Coloring.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.