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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Less Than 2% Of: Vegetable Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural 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 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: High Maltose Brown Rice Syrup, Cane Invert Syrup, Coating (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Whey, Nonfat Milk, Cultured Whey, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Honey, and 3 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Ferrous Fumarate (Iron).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.