Mocha Espresso Protein Cookie Bites, Mocha Espresso

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Mocha Espresso Protein Cookie Bites, Mocha Espresso scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Non-Gmo Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Dutch Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Ground Espresso Coffee, Vanilla): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 17% of the 18,630 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 Mocha Espresso Protein Cookie Bites, Mocha Espresso'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: Sugar, Stevia.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Coloring.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Non-Aluminum Baking Powder.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.