Protein Snack Bar

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Protein Snack Bar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Plant Proteins (Soy Protein Nugget (Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, And Salt)): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Almond Butter And Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Protein Snack Bar'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: Chocolate Flavored Coating (Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Protein Concentrate, Maltitol, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Sugar, Calcium Carbonate, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose, And Natural Flavor), Inulin Syrup, Polydextrose Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Roasted Peanut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin Mineral Blend (Vitamin A (Beta Carotene), Vitamin D3, Vitamin E Acetate, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamin, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Ferric Orthosphosphate, Sodium Selenite, Chromium Chloride, And Calcium Carbonate).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.