Nut Protein Bar

Barcode 5070004259150

Yes — Nut Protein Bar is ultra-processed.

A convenient snack, but not ideal for everyday eating.

This appears to be a nut-based protein bar. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sunflower lecithin, an industrially extracted emulsifier used to create and stabilize the cocoa coating. The plant protein blend also contains isolated proteins (pea, soya, and almond proteins), which are industrially extracted ingredients characteristic of ultra-processed formulations. Vegetable glycerin is not a concern here, as it is a simple extraction. The nuts, cocoa ingredients, coconut sugar, chicory fibre, cranberries, molasses, and salt do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

cocoa coating (22%) (cocoa butter, coconut flour, coconut sugar, cashews, cocoa powder, sunflower lecithin)
OK

inulin chicory fibre

Dietary fiber extracted from chicory root, commonly used as a prebiotic fiber additive.
OK

pistachios

Nut kernels from Pistacia vera; edible seeds often used as snacks or ingredients.
OK

plant protein blend (pea protein, soya protein, almond protein)
OK

dried cranberries
OK

humectant vegetable glycerin
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

himalayan salt

A mineral-rich rock salt mined from sedimentary deposits, commonly used as a seasoning and finishing salt.
OK

*organic ingredients

Common questions about Nut Protein Bar

Is Nut Protein Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Nut Protein Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a nut-based protein bar. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sunflower lecithin, an industrially extracted emulsifier used to create and stabilize the cocoa coating. The plant protein blend also contains isolated proteins (pea, soya, and almond proteins), which are industrially extracted ingredients characteristic of ultra-processed formulations. Vegetable glycerin is not a concern here, as it is a simple extraction. The nuts, cocoa ingredients, coconut sugar, chicory fibre, cranberries, molasses, and salt do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

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.