Lidl

Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie

Barcode 4056489038627

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Yes — Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including sweeteners (maltitols, sucralose), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, sunflower lecithins), palm fat (refined palm oil), flavouring, antioxidant (dl-alpha-tocopherol), and protein isolates. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk protein mixture (calcium caseinate (milk), concentrated milk protein, milk protein isolate)
OK

humectant: glycerin; hydrolysed beef collagen
OK

13% milk chocolate flavour glaze (sweetener: maltitols; cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder, emulsifier: soya lecithins; flavouring)
OK

soy protein isolate

A highly refined protein isolate derived from soybeans, used to boost protein content in foods and supplements.
OK

crisp soya protein pieces (soya protein isolate, cocoa powder, tapioca starch)
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

2% cocoa powder
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

inulin

A type of soluble fiber extracted from plants (often chicory). Used as a prebiotic and dietary fiber in foods.
OK

salt

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

sweetener: sucralose; emulsifier: sunflower lecithins; antioxidant: dl-alpha-tocopherol

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Common questions about Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie

Is Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including sweeteners (maltitols, sucralose), emulsifiers (soya lecithins, sunflower lecithins), palm fat (refined palm oil), flavouring, antioxidant (dl-alpha-tocopherol), and protein isolates. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Choc Brownie Natural Protein Bar by TRIBE. 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.