Protein & Energy Bars

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Plant Proteins (Organic Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Processed Fruit Products (Organic Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• 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 & Energy Bars' 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: Honey, Organic Nuvous (Organic Inulin, Organic Stevia Extract, Organic Lycii Berry Extract, Organic Orange Flavors).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin B12, Vitamin B7 Organic Chocolate Coating: (Organic Chocolate, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Vanilla).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.