Lidl

Lidl Protein Bar Cookies & Cream

Barcode 4056489038641

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Yes — Lidl Protein Bar Cookies & Cream is ultra-processed.

The bar contains several ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, including industrial sweeteners (maltitol, sucralose), emulsifiers (lecithins), added flavourings, and palm fat, which is a highly refined oil. These additives and processed ingredients classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk protein mixture (concentrated milk protein, milk protein isolate, calcium casei - nate (milk))
OK

15% whole milk chocolate coating (sweetener: maltitol; cocoa butter** whole milk powder, cocoa mass**, emulsifier: lecithin; natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

hydrolysed collagen
OK

humectant: glycerin; soya protein isolate
UPF

flavouring

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

5% crisp soya protein pieces (soya protein, rice semolina, cocoa powder**, salt)
UPF

palm fat

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

salt

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

emulsifier: lecithins; sweetener: sucralose; antioxidant: dl-alpha-tocopherol. **

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Common questions about Lidl Protein Bar Cookies & Cream

Is Lidl Protein Bar Cookies & Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Lidl Protein Bar Cookies & Cream by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bar contains several ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, including industrial sweeteners (maltitol, sucralose), emulsifiers (lecithins), added flavourings, and palm fat, which is a highly refined oil. These additives and processed ingredients classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Lidl Protein Bar Cookies & Cream are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Lidl Protein Bar Cookies & Cream?

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.