The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, bamboo fibre, colour (caramel e150d), flavouring, polydextrose (bulking agent), emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin, E476), refined vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel, shea), and natural caramel flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives used to modify texture, flavor, and shelf-life, so the bar is classified as ultra-processed.
The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.
Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.