Cherry Nut Bar

Barcode 29428830

No — Cherry Nut Bar is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed foods such as date paste, almonds, almond butter, sultanas, and freeze-dried cherries. Chicory fiber is a processed fiber but is not an industrial additive like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or inverted syrups. The added vitamins and minerals (vitamin C, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin D) are fortificants and explicitly not considered UPF per the guidelines. There are no industrial flavorings, refined industrial sugars (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin, HFCS), emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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date paste

A paste made from dates, used as a natural sweetener or binder in recipes.
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almonds

Whole or chopped almonds used as a nut ingredient; the percentage indicates composition in a product.
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almond butter

Ground almonds (and possibly a small amount of oil) to form a smooth paste; commonly used as a spread or ingredient.
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sultanas

Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
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freeze-dried cherries

Dried cherries produced by freeze-drying, removing water while preserving flavor and nutrients; typical as a fruit ingredient.
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chicory fiber

Dietary fiber derived from chicory root (usually inulin or oligofructose); used as bulk, texturizer, or prebiotic fiber.
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freeze-dried cherry powder

Powder made from freeze-dried cherries, used to impart cherry flavor and color; a processed fruit ingredient.
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vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
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vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

Common questions about Cherry Nut Bar

Is Cherry Nut Bar ultra-processed?

No — Cherry Nut Bar is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed foods such as date paste, almonds, almond butter, sultanas, and freeze-dried cherries. Chicory fiber is a processed fiber but is not an industrial additive like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or inverted syrups. The added vitamins and minerals (vitamin C, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin D) are fortificants and explicitly not considered UPF per the guidelines. There are no industrial flavorings, refined industrial sugars (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin, HFCS), emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.