Snack Bars

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Snack 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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Layer [Fructooligosaccharides, Polydextrose, Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Salted Butter (Cream, Salt), Water, Nonfat Dry Milk, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Mono And Diglycerides, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, Sucralose], Chocolate Flavored Coating [Palm Kernel Oil, Polydextrose, Maltitol, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali), Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium].

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Polydextrose, Olive Oil Blend (Olive Oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate, Mono And Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Peanut Oil, Palm Kernel And Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin Mineral Mix [Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Chromium Amino Acid Chelate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Phylloquinone (Vitamin K1), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.