Protein Bars, Strawberries & Cream

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Protein Bars, Strawberries & Cream scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, +1 more): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Sugar Alcohols (Maltitol Syrup, Maltitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): 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 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 Protein Bars, Strawberries & Cream'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Caseinate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color (Vegetable Juice, Annatto Extract).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Stevia Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.