Protein Rich Bar

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate 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 Protein Rich 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: Carob Coating [Sugar, Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Carob Powder, Whey Powder, Milk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin (As An Emulsifier), Salt, Natural Flavor], Brown Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Caseinate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Ferrous Fumarate, and 2 more.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin C, Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Niacinamide, Vitamin B12, and 4 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.