Kind

Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter

Barcode 5054678306006

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Yes — Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients such as palm kernel oil, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soya lecithin), glucose syrup, cocoa processed with alkali, and natural flavouring. These are markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts

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

caramel flavoured coating (chicory root fibre, palm kernel oil, sugar, whole milk powder, skim milk powder, cocoa processed with alkali, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), sea sait, natural flavouring)
OK

chicory root fibre

Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

protein crisps (soya protein isolate, tapioca starch, sea salt)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

peanut butter
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.

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Common questions about Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter

Is Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter by Kind is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients such as palm kernel oil, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soya lecithin), glucose syrup, cocoa processed with alkali, and natural flavouring. These are markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Choc Brownie Natural Protein Bar by TRIBE. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.