Fudge Chocolate Cookie Protein Bars

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Processed Meats (Collagen): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Mono And Diglycerides): 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 Fudge Chocolate Cookie 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.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Cocoa.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Carrageenan.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Invert Sugar, Honey, Maltodextrin, Stevia Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Caseinate, Disodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)Added To Retain Freshness.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.