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Super Berry Oat Bars

Barcode 5060853640704

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Yes — Super Berry Oat Bars is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives: beetroot and carrot extract and natural flavourings. These are extracted, isolated ingredients used mainly for colour and flavour rather than as whole foods, which fits NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed formulations. Even though most other ingredients are minimally processed (wholegrain oats, dates, olive oil, nuts, seeds, seaweed, berries), the presence of these UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

oats

A whole grain cereal used as a breakfast staple or in baking. Typically rolled or milled oats.
OK

dates

A natural sweet fruit from the date palm, rich in sugars, fiber, and minerals.
OK

chicory root fibre

Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

almond butter

A paste made from ground almonds; a fat-rich nut spread used in sandwiches, baking, or as a ingredient in recipes.
OK

pumpkin and sunflower seeds

Edible seeds from pumpkin and sunflower; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or used as toppings in dishes.
OK

almonds

Sweet, edible seeds of Prunus dulcis, used as a snack, in baking, and for almond milk. Rich in healthy fats and vitamin E.
OK

freeze-dried berries (2%) (strawberry, raspberry)

Dried fruit produced by freeze-drying, typically with no added ingredients; preserves flavor and nutrients.
OK

dried carrot

A dried form of carrot root, used as a dehydrated vegetable ingredient; retains color and some sweetness.
OK

seaweed

Edible marine algae; naturally rich in minerals including calcium; used as food ingredient.
OK

currants

Small dried berries of certain grape varieties or cultivatedRaspberries? Currants are small dried fruit, commonly red or black, used in baking and cooking.
UPF

beetroot and carrot extract

Concentrated extract derived from beetroot and carrot, used as a flavoring/coloring agent in foods.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.

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Common questions about Super Berry Oat Bars

Is Super Berry Oat Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Super Berry Oat Bars by Bio & Me is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives: beetroot and carrot extract and natural flavourings. These are extracted, isolated ingredients used mainly for colour and flavour rather than as whole foods, which fits NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed formulations. Even though most other ingredients are minimally processed (wholegrain oats, dates, olive oil, nuts, seeds, seaweed, berries), the presence of these UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Super Berry Oat Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Super Berry Oat Bars as ultra-processed markers: beetroot and carrot extract, natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Super Berry Oat Bars?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Mamia Strawberry and Apple Oaty Bars by Aldi, Banana oaty bars by Aldi Mamia. 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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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.

Super Berry Oat Bars

Ingredients

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Common questions about Super Berry Oat Bars

Is Super Berry Oat Bars ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Super Berry Oat Bars are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Super Berry Oat Bars?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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