Fig Bars

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Fig Bars 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.
• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening* (Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oils)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Modified Starches (Pregelatinized Corn Flour): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate As Preservatives): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Fig 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: Dextrose, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color, Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda, Ammonium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Orange Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.