Dulce De Coco Hemp Bar, Dulce De Coco

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Dulce De Coco Hemp Bar, Dulce De Coco scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Plant Proteins (Hemp Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate Chips (Cocoa Mass, Tapioca Fiber, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, Monk Fruit, Vanilla), Cacao Paste): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Dulce De Coco Hemp Bar, Dulce De Coco'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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Stevia Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.