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5 Berry Fruit & Nut Bars by Alesto
Alesto

5 Berry Fruit & Nut Bars

Barcode 4056489822790
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 5 Berry Fruit & Nut Bars is ultra-processed.

A tasty snack, but not ideal for everyday eating.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural raspberry flavouring, an extracted flavour additive considered UPF under the NOVA classification guidance. The dates, cashews, raisins, and freeze-dried raspberries are otherwise recognizable food ingredients, but the natural raspberry flavouring is sufficient to make the product UPF.

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Common questions about 5 Berry Fruit & Nut Bars

Is 5 Berry Fruit & Nut Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — 5 Berry Fruit & Nut Bars by Alesto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural raspberry flavouring, an extracted flavour additive considered UPF under the NOVA classification guidance. The dates, cashews, raisins, and freeze-dried raspberries are otherwise recognizable food ingredients, but the natural raspberry flavouring is sufficient to make the product UPF.

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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