Snacks Bars

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Extract): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Snacks 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: Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Blue Agave Nectar Syrup, Sugar, Tapioca Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Expeller Pressed Grapeseed Oil; Less Than 2% Of The Following: Chicory Root Fiber, Coconut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: California Sea Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.