Chocolate Protein Bar

Barcode 5060468523485

Yes — Chocolate Protein Bar is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including soluble corn fiber, natural flavors, erythritol, steviol glycosides, and a protein blend that is an industrial formulation of isolated proteins. These extracted/isolated additives and formulations classify it as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

protein blend (pea protein, brown rice protein, pumpkinseed protein)
OK

chocolate (sugar, cocoa powder, cocoa butter)
OK

soluble corn fiber
UPF

natural flavors

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.
OK

sea salt

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

sweetener (erythritol, steviol glycosides)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

chicory root fiber
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
OK

almond flour
OK

sliced almonds

Common questions about Chocolate Protein Bar

Is Chocolate Protein Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Protein Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including soluble corn fiber, natural flavors, erythritol, steviol glycosides, and a protein blend that is an industrial formulation of isolated proteins. These extracted/isolated additives and formulations classify it as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Chocolate Protein Bar are ultra-processed?

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