Kashi Chewy Bars Trail Mix 12oz
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
24 listed · 7 flagged for reviewROLLED WHOLE GRAIN BLEND (HARD RED WHEAT, OATS, RYE, TRITICALE, BARLEY), ROASTED ALMONDS (ALMONDS, CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL), SOY PROTEIN CRISPS (SOY FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, SOY FIBER), BROWN RICE SYRUP, INVERT CANE SYRUP, DRIED CANE SYRUP, ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS (SUNFLOWER SEEDS, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT), RAISINS, ACACIA GUM, CRANBERRIES, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, HONEY, OAT FIBER, CANE SYRUP, SEA SALT, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, MOLASSES, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS, ORGANIC SKIM MILK, XANTHAN GUM, PEANUT FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kashi Chewy Bars Trail Mix 12oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Plant Proteins (Soy Protein Crisps (Soy Flour, Tapioca Starch, Soy Fiber)): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): 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 Kashi Chewy Bars Trail Mix 12oz'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Rice Syrup, Invert Cane Syrup, Dried Cane Syrup, Honey, and 2 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Kashi vs Cheerios comparison.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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