Orange Cranberry Protein Bar

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Other Additives (Go Energy Protein Blend (Egg White Protein, Organic High Fiber Coconut Flour, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Almond Flour)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Vanilla 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 Orange Cranberry 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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Proprietary Cranberry Nut Blend (All Natural Pitted Dates, Raw Almonds, Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Sunflower Oil), Golden Raisins, Dried Pineapple (Pineapple, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Citric Acid), Organic Pumpkin Kernels, Organic Cashews, Organic Coconut Flakes, Organic Chia Seeds, Dried Blueberries (Blueberries, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Sunflower Oil), Bee Pollen).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Cassava Root Syrup (Prebiotic Soluble Fiber), Less Than 2% Of: Organic Maple Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Orange Essential Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.