Raspberry Nut Bar

Barcode 5059697751851

Yes — Raspberry Nut Bar is ultra-processed.

Raspberry Nut Bar is classified as ultra-processed because it contains soya protein isolate (an industrially extracted protein ingredient), added flavouring, and a stabiliser (calcium carbonate) used as a texturising additive. These industrial ingredients and additives place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA, even though it also includes whole-food components like dates, almonds, and oats.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

date paste

A paste made from dates, used as a natural sweetener or binder in recipes.
OK

almond paste (20%)
OK

almond (14%)
OK

inulin chicory fibre

Dietary fiber extracted from chicory root, commonly used as a prebiotic fiber additive.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

oats

Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
OK

soy protein isolate

A highly refined protein isolate derived from soybeans, used to boost protein content in foods and supplements.
OK

freeze dried raspberry (5%)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

calcium carbonate stabiliser

Food additive used as a stabiliser or anti-caking agent; a common mineral salt (CaCO3).
OK

salt

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

Common questions about Raspberry Nut Bar

Is Raspberry Nut Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Raspberry Nut Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Raspberry Nut Bar is classified as ultra-processed because it contains soya protein isolate (an industrially extracted protein ingredient), added flavouring, and a stabiliser (calcium carbonate) used as a texturising additive. These industrial ingredients and additives place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA, even though it also includes whole-food components like dates, almonds, and oats.

Which ingredients in Raspberry Nut Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Raspberry Nut Bar as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.