Harvest morn

Aldi vitamin and protein bar

Barcode 4088600560298

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Aldi vitamin and protein bar is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including artificial sweeteners (maltitols, sucralose), emulsifiers (lecithins), humectants (polydextrose, glycerol), protein isolates (whey protein isolate, soya protein isolate), collagen hydrolysate, and flavourings. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk chocolate with sweetener (25%) (sweetener: maltitols, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, sweet whey powder (milk), emulsifier: lecithins)
OK

peanut flavour layer (14%) (humectant: polydextrose, beef collagen hydrolysate, sunflower oil, caramel syrup, humectant: glycerol, emulsifier: lecithins, flavourings)
OK

beef collagen hydrolysate
OK

concentrated milk protein
OK

polydextrose
OK

whey protein isolate (milk)
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
OK

calcium caseinate (milk)
OK

chopped peanuts (4%)
OK

soya protein crispies (soya protein isolate)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

caramel syrup

A syrup produced from sugar with caramelization and often additional flavorings or color, used as a sweetener or flavoring in beverages and desserts; a processed syrup product.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

salt

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

sucralose

A synthetic, non-caloric sweetener used to provide sweetness without added sugar.
OK

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

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

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Common questions about Aldi vitamin and protein bar

Is Aldi vitamin and protein bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Aldi vitamin and protein bar by Harvest morn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including artificial sweeteners (maltitols, sucralose), emulsifiers (lecithins), humectants (polydextrose, glycerol), protein isolates (whey protein isolate, soya protein isolate), collagen hydrolysate, and flavourings. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Aldi vitamin and protein bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Aldi vitamin and protein bar as ultra-processed markers: glycerol (glycerin), caramel syrup, flavourings, sucralose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.