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Chocolate Oat Snack Bar

Barcode 5060853641138

Yes — Chocolate Oat Snack Bar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced flavor additive according to NOVA-style criteria, even though the rest of the ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gluten free wholegrain oats (60%)

Oats that are processed to be gluten-free and made from wholegrain oats; commonly used in porridge and granola.
OK

chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds

A mixed collection of edible seeds commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

brown flaxseed

Whole brown flaxseed (linseed), a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
OK

peanuts

Roasted or raw legume seeds, commonly used as a snack or ingredient for fat and protein.
OK

dates

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

cocoa powder

Ground roasted cocoa solids used for flavoring and baking; typically unsweetened.
OK

quinoa flakes

Thin flakes derived from quinoa seeds, used as a hot cereal or porridge ingredient. Gluten-free and rich in protein and fiber.
OK

buckwheat flakes

Rolled or toasted flakes from buckwheat groats, used as a hot cereal or ingredient in granola. Naturally gluten-free and high in minerals.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

dried carrot

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

natural flavouring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources; often used as a taste enhancer.

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Common questions about Chocolate Oat Snack Bar

Is Chocolate Oat Snack Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Oat Snack Bar by Bio & me is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced flavor additive according to NOVA-style criteria, even though the rest of the ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Oat Snack Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Oat Snack Bar as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.