Peppermint Bark Protein Bar, Peppermint Bark

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Natural Flavors, Lecithin (Sunflower And/Or Soy Lecithin)): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

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 Peppermint Bark Protein Bar, Peppermint Bark'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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Red Edible Glitter [Gum Arabic, Radish Juice Concentrate (Color), Citric Acid].

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Polydextrose (Prebiotic Fiber).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.