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Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bar

Barcode 5060853640780

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Yes — Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used to modify flavour. According to the given rules, the presence of natural flavourings is sufficient to classify a food as UPF, even though most other ingredients (oats, dates, nuts, seeds, coconut oil, cocoa products, seaweed, carrot) are minimally processed or whole foods.

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%). seaweed (providing natural calcium)
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 Bar

Is Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bar 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 natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used to modify flavour. According to the given rules, the presence of natural flavourings is sufficient to classify a food as UPF, even though most other ingredients (oats, dates, nuts, seeds, coconut oil, cocoa products, seaweed, carrot) are minimally processed or whole foods.

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

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cocoa Hazelnut Oat Bar 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?

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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.