Chocolate Caramel Snack Bar

Barcode 5056315501409

Yes — Chocolate Caramel Snack Bar is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including bulking agent (polydextrose), sweetener (sucralose), invert sugar syrup, anhydrous milk fat, glucose syrup, flavourings, emulsifiers (lecithin, sunflower), and stabilisers. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

10 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk chocolate flavored coating

A chocolate-flavored coating containing 27% cocoa solids, used as a confectionery coating.
OK

sugar

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

vegetable fat (palm kernels, shea)

Plant-based fat blend derived from palm kernel oil and shea fat, used as a fat component in confectionery; not a pure single-ingredient oil.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

lecithin

A natural emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other seeds. Used to help blend fats with water in foods like chocolates, margarine, and bakery products.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
OK

caramel

Sugary, melted sugar formed into a chewy candy, containing 28% caramelized sugar.
UPF

bulking agent (polydextrose)

Polydextrose used as a bulking agent or fiber supplement in foods; a processed carbohydrate.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
UPF

Anhydrous Milk Fat

Anhydrous milk fat is the fat derived from milk with the water and non-fat solids removed.
OK

salt

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

sunflower emulsifier (lecithin)

A natural emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture and stabilize mixtures.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

chocolate flavoring

Flavoring component (natural or artificial) added to impart chocolate aroma and taste.
OK

egg white

Clear, protein-rich white of an egg used as a food ingredient in baking and cooking.
UPF

natural chocolate flavouring

A flavoring agent derived from natural ingredients to impart chocolate taste, used as an additive in foods.
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.
UPF

stabilisers

Additives used to stabilize emulsions or mixtures in foods, often including gums, alginates, or other texturizers.
OK

fat egg yolk

A fat-rich component derived from hen egg yolk, containing fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals commonly used as a cooking ingredient.

Common questions about Chocolate Caramel Snack Bar

Is Chocolate Caramel Snack Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Caramel Snack Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including bulking agent (polydextrose), sweetener (sucralose), invert sugar syrup, anhydrous milk fat, glucose syrup, flavourings, emulsifiers (lecithin, sunflower), and stabilisers. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Caramel Snack Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Chocolate Caramel Snack Bar as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fat (palm kernels, shea), bulking agent (polydextrose), sucralose, invert sugar syrup, Anhydrous Milk Fat, glucose syrup, chocolate flavoring, natural chocolate flavouring, flavourings, stabilisers. 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?

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.