Chocolatey Covered Granola Bars

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Non Hydrogenated Shortening (Monounsaturated Canola Oil, Modified Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Of: Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

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 Chocolatey Covered Granola 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.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Chocolate Chip - Granola (Whole Grain Oats, Brown Sugar, Brown Rice Crisp [Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt], Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Oil, Whole Wheat Flour, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Nonfat Dry Milk), Sugar, Brown Rice Crisp (Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt), Invert Sugar, and 4 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tocopherols.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel And Palm Oil), Monounsaturated Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.