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Tribe BAR by TRIBE
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Tribe BAR

Barcode 5060468522815
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tribe BAR is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial ingredients/additives that fall into NOVA group 4, including: natural flavouring (an extracted/additive flavour), chicory fibre (isolated fibre ingredient), soya protein isolate within soya protein crispies (an extracted protein fraction), and fat-reduced cocoa powder (industrially processed cocoa fraction). The presence of these extracted and formulated components, especially natural flavouring, is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    date paste
    A paste made from dates, used as a natural sweetener or binder in recipes.
  • OK
    gluten-free oats
    Oats that are processed to be gluten-free, used as a cereal grain.
  • OK
    inulin chicory fibre
    Dietary fiber extracted from chicory root, commonly used as a prebiotic fiber additive.
  • OK
    peanuts (12%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    peanut flour (6%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    soya protein crispies (soya protein isolate (4%), tapioca starch, salt)
  • OK
    coconut sugar
    Traditional natural sweetener derived from coconut palm sap; not considered UPF as a minimally processed sugar.
  • OK
    fat-reduced cocoa powder (2%)
  • OK
    vegetable glycerine
    A clear, viscous humectant derived from vegetable fats; commonly used as a sweetener or moisture-retaining ingredient.
  • OK
    date syrup
    A traditional sweet syrup produced by concentrating date fruits. Thick, amber syrup with a caramel-like flavor, used as a natural sweetener.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Tribe BAR

Is Tribe BAR ultra-processed?

Yes — Tribe BAR by TRIBE is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial ingredients/additives that fall into NOVA group 4, including: natural flavouring (an extracted/additive flavour), chicory fibre (isolated fibre ingredient), soya protein isolate within soya protein crispies (an extracted protein fraction), and fat-reduced cocoa powder (industrially processed cocoa fraction). The presence of these extracted and formulated components, especially natural flavouring, is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Tribe BAR are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tribe BAR as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tribe BAR?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cashew Crush Raw Fruit & Nut Bars by Alesto, Fruit and Nutbar by Eat Natural, 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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