Prêt

Brownie Bar

Barcode 5065002532381

Yes — Brownie Bar is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This brownie bar is classified as ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin, an industrially extracted emulsifier, in both the milk chocolate and dark chocolate. The other ingredients, including sugar, butter, eggs, cocoa, and fortified wheat flour, do not independently make it ultra-processed under the specified criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

milk chocolate

A sweet chocolate containing cocoa mass and cocoa butter, with added sugar and milk powder, plus an emulsifier and vanilla for flavor and texture.
UPF

dark chocolate

A bitter-sweet chocolate made from cocoa solids with added sugar, cocoa butter, and an emulsifier for smooth texture, plus vanilla.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

egg, pasteurized, free-range

A whole egg sourced from free-range hens and pasteurized for safety.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.

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Common questions about Brownie Bar

Is Brownie Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Brownie Bar by Prêt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This brownie bar is classified as ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin, an industrially extracted emulsifier, in both the milk chocolate and dark chocolate. The other ingredients, including sugar, butter, eggs, cocoa, and fortified wheat flour, do not independently make it ultra-processed under the specified criteria.

Which ingredients in Brownie Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Brownie Bar as ultra-processed markers: milk chocolate, dark chocolate. 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.