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Huel Complete Nutrition Bar - Peanut Caramel by Huel
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Huel Complete Nutrition Bar - Peanut Caramel

Barcode 5060925291056
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Huel Complete Nutrition Bar - Peanut Caramel is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial sweeteners and additives: maltitol (industrial sweetener), sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), glycerol/glycerin (humectant additive), and added natural flavourings. These extracted and industrially processed additives place it in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cocoa coating (21%) (sweetener: maltitol, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, natural flavourings)
  • OK
    corn fiber
    A dietary fibre derived from corn, used as a bulking agent in foods.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    peanuts
    Roasted or raw legume seeds, commonly used as a snack or ingredient for fat and protein.
  • UPF
    rice protein
    A plant-based protein powder/isolated protein derived from milled rice. Processed to extract protein, often used as a vegan protein source.
  • UPF
    glycerol (glycerin)
    A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
  • UPF
    maltitol
    A sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener. Commonly used in sugar-free or reduced-sugar products.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • UPF
    pea protein
    Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
  • OK
    micronutrient blend (minerals (potassium (as potassium citrate, potassium chloride), calcium (as calcium carbonate), phosphorus (as magnesium phosphate), magnesium (as magnesium oxide), iron (as ferric pyrophosphate), zinc (as zinc oxide), iodine (as potassium iodide)))
  • OK
    vitamins (vitamin c (as l-ascorbic acid), vitamin e (as d-alpha tocopherol acetate), vitamin a (as retinyl acetate), niacin (as niacinamide), vitamin k (k2, as menaquinone-7))
  • OK
    pantothenic acid (as calcium d-pantothenate)
  • OK
    vitamin b12 (as cyanocobalamin)
  • OK
    vitamin d (d3, as plant-derived cholecalciferol)
  • OK
    biotin
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B7) used as a nutritional supplement and food fortificant.
  • OK
    vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a commonly used synthetic form of vitamin B6 for fortification and supplements.
  • OK
    vitamin b2 (riboflavin)
    Riboflavin is a water-soluble B vitamin used for nutrition and fortification.
  • OK
    thiamine mononitrate
    A vitamin B1 supplement used to fortify foods or enrich formulations; a single-ingredient micronutrient form.
  • OK
    folate (as calcium l-methylfolate)
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    ground flaxseed
    A ground form of flax seeds rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, commonly used as a baking or smoothie ingredient.
  • UPF
    sunflower lecithin
    Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.

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Common questions about Huel Complete Nutrition Bar - Peanut Caramel

Is Huel Complete Nutrition Bar - Peanut Caramel ultra-processed?

Yes — Huel Complete Nutrition Bar - Peanut Caramel by Huel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial sweeteners and additives: maltitol (industrial sweetener), sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), glycerol/glycerin (humectant additive), and added natural flavourings. These extracted and industrially processed additives place it in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Which ingredients in Huel Complete Nutrition Bar - Peanut Caramel are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Huel Complete Nutrition Bar - Peanut Caramel as ultra-processed markers: rice protein, glycerol (glycerin), maltitol, pea protein, natural flavourings, sunflower lecithin. 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.

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