Protein Chewy Bars, Peanut

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Protein Chewy Bars, Peanut'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: Sugar, Dextrose, Fructose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated And/Or Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel, Canola, Palm And/Or Coconut Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.