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Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars by Alesto,Lidl
Alesto,Lidl

Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars

Barcode 4056489239918
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars is ultra-processed.

The product contains 'natural chocolate flavouring', which is an industrial flavoring additive. According to NOVA, the presence of industrial flavorings classifies a product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    45% date paste
  • OK
    30% cashew nut pieces
  • OK
    15% raisins
  • OK
    10% cocoa powder
  • UPF
    natural chocolate flavouring
    A flavoring agent derived from natural ingredients to impart chocolate taste, used as an additive in foods.
  • OK
    orange oil
    Essential oil derived from orange peels used for flavor; highly concentrated aroma compound.

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Common questions about Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars

Is Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars by Alesto,Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains 'natural chocolate flavouring', which is an industrial flavoring additive. According to NOVA, the presence of industrial flavorings classifies a product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars as an ultra-processed marker: natural chocolate flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cacao & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cashew Cookie Raw Fruit & Nut WholefoodBars by Nakd, Fruit and Nutbar by Eat Natural, Cashew Crush Raw Fruit & Nut Bars by Alesto. 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.

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