Kirkland signature

Granola bar chocolate chip

Barcode 0096619313952

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Yes — Granola bar chocolate chip is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This granola bar is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives: soy lecithin, an emulsifier; corn syrup and fructose, industrially processed isolated sugars; invert sugar, an industrially processed syrup; dried malt extract, an industrially processed extract; and natural flavor, an extracted flavoring additive. These ingredients contribute to its classification as ultra-processed. The other ingredients, such as oats, sugar, canola oil, molasses, coconut, salt, sodium bicarbonate, vanilla extract, and ascorbic acid, do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

rolled oats

A basic, whole-grain oat product used as a breakfast cereal or ingredient in baking. Not refined or highly processed.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

canola oil
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

soy lecithin
OK

corn syrup
OK

semisweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, soy lecithin, vanilla extract)
OK

crisp rice (rice flour, sugar, dried malt extract (corn syrup solids, barley malt extract), calcium carbonate, salt)
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
UPF

inverted sugar

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose, resulting in a sweeter, more stable sugar syrup often used in baking and confectionery.
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
OK

rosemary extract

A natural extract from rosemary leaves used as a flavoring and/or antioxidant preservative in foods.
UPF

natural flavor

A flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart taste. It is an additive and may include extracts, concentrates, or essences from plants or animals.
OK

dried unsweetened coconut
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Granola bar chocolate chip

Is Granola bar chocolate chip ultra-processed?

Yes — Granola bar chocolate chip by Kirkland signature is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This granola bar is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives: soy lecithin, an emulsifier; corn syrup and fructose, industrially processed isolated sugars; invert sugar, an industrially processed syrup; dried malt extract, an industrially processed extract; and natural flavor, an extracted flavoring additive. These ingredients contribute to its classification as ultra-processed. The other ingredients, such as oats, sugar, canola oil, molasses, coconut, salt, sodium bicarbonate, vanilla extract, and ascorbic acid, do not independently determine the classification.

Which ingredients in Granola bar chocolate chip are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Granola bar chocolate chip as ultra-processed markers: inverted sugar, natural flavor. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Granola bar chocolate chip?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Apple & Raisin Oat Bars by deliciously ella, Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Apple & Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Oat Bar by Pip & Nut. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.

Granola bar chocolate chip

Ingredients

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Granola bar chocolate chip

Is Granola bar chocolate chip ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Granola bar chocolate chip are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Granola bar chocolate chip?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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