Trekk Power

Biscoff Bar

Barcode 5060088700525

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Yes — Biscoff Bar is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including soya protein isolate, chicory fibre (isolated fibre), refined vegetable oils including palm kernel and palm oil, emulsifier lecithins, natural flavouring/natural vanilla flavouring, humectant glycerol, and candy sugar syrup. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

soya protein isolate (26%)
OK

chocolate flavour coating (18%) [chicory fibre
OK

vegetable oils (palm kernel*, palm*, sunflower)
UPF

pea protein

Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
OK

tigernut flour
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

A phospholipid-based emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other sources; used to help fats mix with water in foods.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring]
OK

caramelised biscuit spread (13%) [(caramelised biscuits (58%) (wheat flour (gluten), sugar, vegetable oils (palm*, rapeseed), candy sugar syrup, raising agent: sodium hydrogen carbonate, soya flour, salt, cinnamon), rapeseed oil, sugar, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), acid: citric acid], chicory fibre, peanut butter, dates, cashews, date syrup, humectant: glycerol, natural flavouring, cinnamon (cassia), vanilla.)

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Common questions about Biscoff Bar

Is Biscoff Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Biscoff Bar by Trekk Power is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including soya protein isolate, chicory fibre (isolated fibre), refined vegetable oils including palm kernel and palm oil, emulsifier lecithins, natural flavouring/natural vanilla flavouring, humectant glycerol, and candy sugar syrup. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Biscoff Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Biscoff Bar as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, lecithin (emulsifier). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Biscoff Bar?

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?

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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.