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Almond & Apricot Bars

Barcode 5013803620332

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Yes — Almond & Apricot Bars is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including: yoghurt flavour coating (uses refined palm kernel and palm fats), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), and glucose syrup, all of which are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

yoghurt flavour coating 30% (vegetable fats (palm kernel, palm))
OK

milk whey
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

dried yoghurt (milk)
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

dried apricots

Dried apricots with added rice flour (likely to prevent sticking). A dehydrated fruit product.
OK

shredded coconut

Desiccated coconut flakes used as a food ingredient.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

crisped rice (rice, sugar)
OK

almonds

Tree nut commonly used as a snack or ingredient; in this case included at 10% within a mix.
OK

honey 5%. may also contain: other nuts
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

soy and sesame seeds

Two common edible seeds used as ingredients; valid as a food ingredient.

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Common questions about Almond & Apricot Bars

Is Almond & Apricot Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Almond & Apricot Bars by Eat Natural is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including: yoghurt flavour coating (uses refined palm kernel and palm fats), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), and glucose syrup, all of which are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Almond & Apricot Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Almond & Apricot Bars as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin, glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Almond & Apricot Bars?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Raw Protein Packed Peanuts, Almond & Cocoa by Eat Natural. 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.