Strawberry Raspberry & Walnut Bars, Strawberry Raspberry & Walnut

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Strawberry Raspberry & Walnut Bars, Strawberry Raspberry & Walnut scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Plant Proteins (Soy Protein Nuggets (Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Salt)): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Fruit Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): 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 Strawberry Raspberry & Walnut Bars, Strawberry Raspberry & Walnut'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: Organic Evaporated Cane Syrup, Organic Tapioca Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin E, Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.