Pumpkin Cheesecake Layered Lean Bars, Pumpkin Cheesecake

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pumpkin Cheesecake Layered Lean Bars, Pumpkin Cheesecake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, +1 more): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): 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 Pumpkin Cheesecake Layered Lean Bars, Pumpkin Cheesecake'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.

Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker

In this product: Maltitol, Sorbitol.

Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Water And Less Than 2%: Acetylated Monoglycerides, Propylene Glycol Mono Esters.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor, Vanilla Powder.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene, Red Color (Palm Kernel Oil, Beet Powder [Color], Rice Bran Extract, Annatto [Color], Turmeric [Color]), Titanium Dioxide, Yellow Pigment (Cocoa Butter Oil, Riboflavin [Color], Rice Bran Extract).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Glucose Syrup, Maltodextrin, Sugar, White Chocolate Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Nonfat Milk Powder, Whole Milk Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Vanilla Powder).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.