Nut & Date Snack Bar

Barcode 4335619315853

Yes — Nut & Date Snack Bar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains pea protein, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework for this task. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (date paste, nuts, seeds, coconut), but the presence of pea protein is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the given rules.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

55% date paste
OK

cashew nut pieces
OK

10% pistachio nut pieces
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

grape juice concentrate

A juice concentrate derived from grapes, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient; typically a single-ingredient fruit product.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
UPF

pea protein

Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
UPF

rice protein

A plant-based protein powder/isolated protein derived from milled rice. Processed to extract protein, often used as a vegan protein source.
OK

chia seeds (salvia hispanica)
OK

tapioca fibre
OK

1% lemon oil

Common questions about Nut & Date Snack Bar

Is Nut & Date Snack Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Nut & Date Snack Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains pea protein, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework for this task. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (date paste, nuts, seeds, coconut), but the presence of pea protein is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in Nut & Date Snack Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Nut & Date Snack Bar as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, rice protein. 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.