Chocolate Protein Snack Bar

Barcode 5060088701379

Yes — Chocolate Protein Snack Bar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to ingredients such as soya protein isolate (an isolated protein), lecithins used as an emulsifier in the chocolate-flavoured topping, palm oil (a highly refined vegetable oil), and natural flavouring, all of which are hallmarks of industrially formulated ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gluten free oats (25%)
OK

rice syrup

A traditional sweetener produced by enzymatic processing of rice; used as a carbohydrate source in cooking.
OK

soya protein crispies (15%)
OK

(soya protein isolate,tapioca starch,salt)
OK

dark chocolate flavour topping (13%)
OK

(sugar,fat-reduced cocoa powder,emulsifier:lecithins)
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed,palm*)
OK

soy flour

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

sugar

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

salt

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about Chocolate Protein Snack Bar

Is Chocolate Protein Snack Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Protein Snack Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to ingredients such as soya protein isolate (an isolated protein), lecithins used as an emulsifier in the chocolate-flavoured topping, palm oil (a highly refined vegetable oil), and natural flavouring, all of which are hallmarks of industrially formulated ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

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

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Protein Snack Bar as an ultra-processed marker: natural 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.