Peanut Butter Pie Bars

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Other Additives (Mct Powder Blend (Medium Chain Triglycerides, Sodium Caseinate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Crisp (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Tapioca Starch, Calcium Carbonate), Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin"): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 25% of the 6,999 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 Peanut Butter Pie 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: Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Coating (Chocolate Liquor, Erythritol", Chicory Root Fiber, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla, Stevia Leaf Extract), Less Than 2% Of: Salt And Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Coconut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.