Whipped Chocolate Mousee Layered Lean Bars, Whipped Chocolate Mousee

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Processed Meats (Bovine Collagen Hydrolysate): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, +1 more): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients 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 Whipped Chocolate Mousee Layered Lean Bars, Whipped Chocolate Mousee'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Mono And Diglycerides.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker

In this product: Maltitol, Sorbitol.

Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Cocoa (Processed With Alkali).

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavors.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Propylene Glycol Mono Esters, Acetylated Monoglycerides.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oils (Palm, Palm Kernel, Soybean), Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.