High Protein Bar

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Nogii Protein Blend [Soy Protein Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Salt), Cocoa Soy Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Cocoa {Processed With Alkali} Tapioca Starch), Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate]): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerine, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 23% 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 High Protein 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: Brown Rice Syrup, Milk Chocolate Coating [Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali), Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Salt], Brown Rice Syrup Solids, Purified Stevia Extract, and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Organic Palm Fruit Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.