Deluxe

fruit&nut protein bars

Barcode 20802332

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Yes — fruit&nut protein bars is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of industrial ingredients and additives including: palm oil in yogurt coating (highly refined oil), emulsifier sunflower lecithin, and glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar). These make the overall product an ultra-processed food under NOVA, despite the presence of whole ingredients like nuts and dried fruits.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

31% yogurt coating (palm oil)
OK

whey (milk)

Liquid byproduct of cheese production containing soluble proteins and lactose; used as a dairy ingredient or in protein formulations.
OK

sugar

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

dried yogurt (milk)
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

13% shredded coconut
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

crisped rice (rice)
OK

8% sultanas
OK

7% cashews
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

5% almonds
OK

4% dried sweetened cranberries (cranberries)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

1% dried sweetened blueberries (blueberries)
OK

1% dried apricots

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Common questions about fruit&nut protein bars

Is fruit&nut protein bars ultra-processed?

Yes — fruit&nut protein bars by Deluxe is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of industrial ingredients and additives including: palm oil in yogurt coating (highly refined oil), emulsifier sunflower lecithin, and glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar). These make the overall product an ultra-processed food under NOVA, despite the presence of whole ingredients like nuts and dried fruits.

Which ingredients in fruit&nut protein bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in fruit&nut protein bars as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin, glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.