Nut & Date Snack Bar

Barcode 6060572270526

Yes — Nut & Date Snack Bar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify taste. All other ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of natural flavouring is sufficient to categorize the product as UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

date paste

A paste made from dates, used as a natural sweetener or binder in recipes.
OK

inulin chicory fibre

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

peanuts

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

cashew butter
OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about Nut & Date Snack Bar

Is Nut & Date Snack Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Nut & Date Snack Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify taste. All other ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of natural flavouring is sufficient to categorize the product as UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Nut & Date Snack Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Nut & Date 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.