Supreme Protein, Protein Bars

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Processed Meats (Hydrolyzed Collagen): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients 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 Supreme Protein, Protein 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: Chocolate Flavored Coating (Whey Protein Concentrate, Palm Kernel Oil, Maltitol, Cocoa Powder, Sugar, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Layer (Maltitol, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Coconut Oil, Butter [Salted], Corn Starch, Vanilla Extract, Caramel Color).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin Mix (Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Dl-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate [Vitamin E], Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Copper Gluconate, Niacinamide [Niacin], Vitamin A Palmitate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Biotin, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12], Folic Acid [Folate], Manganese Sulfate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Sodium Selenite).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.