Deliciously Ella

Cacao & Almond Oat Bars

Barcode 5060482840186

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No — Cacao & Almond Oat Bars is not ultra-processed.

This bar is made from minimally processed ingredients like gluten-free oats, brown rice syrup, raisins, coconut oil, date syrup, coconut blossom nectar, almond butter, flaked almonds, sunflower oil, cacao nibs, cacao powder, and sea salt. These are all basic foods or traditional sweeteners and fats, without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or highly refined syrups, so it does not fall into the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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gluten-free oats

Oats that are processed to be gluten-free, typically to avoid cross-contamination with gluten-containing grains.
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brown rice syrup

A sweet syrup produced by enzymatic breakdown of starch from brown rice; commonly used as a traditional natural sweetener.
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raisins

Dried grapes, sometimes with added sugar; used as a sweet snack or in baking.
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coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
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date syrup

A traditional sweet syrup produced by concentrating date fruits. Thick, amber syrup with a caramel-like flavor, used as a natural sweetener.
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coconut blossom nectar

A natural sweet syrup derived from the sap of coconut palm flowers, used as a sweetener in foods.
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almond butter

A paste made from ground almonds, used as a spread or ingredient in recipes.
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flaked almonds

Almond kernels that have been sliced into thin flakes, typically toasted or roasted for flavor.
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sunflower oil

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

Pieces of roasted cacao beans, broken into small nibs used for chocolate and toppings.
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cacao powder

Ground, roasted cacao beans turning into cocoa powder; a common chocolate flavoring.
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sea salt

Crystalline mineral salt harvested from seawater, used as a seasoning.
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peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
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other nuts

A general category for miscellaneous nuts not specified elsewhere; typically used as a culinary ingredient or snack.
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soy and milk

A combination ingredient or preparation involving soy (soybeans) and dairy milk; could refer to a product containing both ingredients.

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Common questions about Cacao & Almond Oat Bars

Is Cacao & Almond Oat Bars ultra-processed?

No — Cacao & Almond Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bar is made from minimally processed ingredients like gluten-free oats, brown rice syrup, raisins, coconut oil, date syrup, coconut blossom nectar, almond butter, flaked almonds, sunflower oil, cacao nibs, cacao powder, and sea salt. These are all basic foods or traditional sweeteners and fats, without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or highly refined syrups, so it does not fall into the ultra-processed category.

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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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.