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Yes — Protein Peanut Butter Bar is ultra-processed.
This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains chicory fibre and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed additives used to modify fibre content and flavour rather than traditional culinary ingredients.
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Yes — Protein Peanut Butter Bar by N?kd is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains chicory fibre and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed additives used to modify fibre content and flavour rather than traditional culinary ingredients.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Protein Peanut Butter Bar as ultra-processed markers: chicory fiber, natural flavor. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Original Peanut Butter Stuffed Oat Bars by Pip & Nut. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
