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Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bars

Barcode 5060853640773

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Yes — Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bars is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains at least one additive/industrial ingredient considered UPF under NOVA: natural flavourings. Other ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed, but the presence of natural flavourings is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gluten-free wholegrain _oats_ (42%)
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

coconut oil

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

seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)
OK

_hazelnuts_
OK

cacao nibs

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

cocoa powder

Ground roasted cacao beans; a common baking ingredient used for flavor and color in chocolates and desserts.
OK

dried carrot

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

cocoa mass (2%)
OK

seaweed

Edible marine algae; naturally rich in minerals including calcium; used as food ingredient.
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 Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bars

Is Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bars by Bio & Me is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains at least one additive/industrial ingredient considered UPF under NOVA: natural flavourings. Other ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed, but the presence of natural flavourings is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bars as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.