Chocolate Peanut Protein Bar

Barcode 5060142012700

Yes — Chocolate Peanut Protein Bar is ultra-processed.

This bar contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including soluble tapioca fibre, pea protein, natural flavouring, and emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). These are industrially processed ingredients and functional additives used to modify texture, sweetness, and stability, which classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts

Edible seeds/nuts of Arachis hypogaea, commonly used as a snack or ingredient; high-fat, protein-rich legume.
UPF

chocolate chips (cocoa mass)

Small pieces of chocolate containing cocoa mass, sugar, and fats; typically a processed confectionery ingredient.
UPF

sweetener (xylitol)

Xylitol, a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener; often produced industrially.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) (10%)

A food additive used as an emulsifier, derived from sunflower lecithin. Lecithin is commonly used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture.
UPF

soluble tapioca fibre

A soluble dietary fiber extracted from cassava (tapioca) used as a food ingredient to increase fiber content or modify texture.
UPF

pea protein

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

inulin chicory fibre

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

peanut butter

Ground peanut paste, often with added salt or sugar. A basic food ingredient used as a spread or flavor component.
OK

shea butter

A vegetable fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. Used in cosmetics and sometimes as an edible fat in small amounts.
UPF

faba bean protein

Protein isolate derived from faba beans (Vicia faba), used as a plant-based protein ingredient.
OK

peanut flour

Ground defatted peanut meal used as a protein/fiber-rich ingredient in baking and snacks.
UPF

mct oil

Medium-chain triglyceride oil typically derived from coconut or palm kernel sources, used as a fat/oil ingredient.
OK

cacao powder

Powder derived from roasted cacao beans, used for flavoring and baking; typically a basic, minimally processed ingredient.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

sunflower lecithin

A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

mint oil

Essential oil derived from mint leaves used for flavoring or fragrance; highly concentrated plant oil.

Common questions about Chocolate Peanut Protein Bar

Is Chocolate Peanut Protein Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Peanut Protein Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bar contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including soluble tapioca fibre, pea protein, natural flavouring, and emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). These are industrially processed ingredients and functional additives used to modify texture, sweetness, and stability, which classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in Chocolate Peanut Protein Bar as ultra-processed markers: chocolate chips (cocoa mass), sweetener (xylitol), soluble tapioca fibre, pea protein, faba bean protein, mct oil, natural flavouring, sunflower lecithin, mint oil. 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.