Barebells

Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar

Barcode 7340001804751

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Yes — Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: artificial and processed sweeteners (maltitol, xylitol, sucralose), bulking agent (polydextrose), humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (soy lecithin), flavourings, and hydrolyzed collagen. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

sweeteners (maltitol, xylitol, sucralose)
OK

peanuts

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

bulking agent (polydextrose)

Polydextrose used as a bulking agent or fiber supplement in foods; a processed carbohydrate.
OK

hydrolyzed collagen
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

soy oil
OK

salt (0,14%) flavourings
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin). may contain cereals containing gluten
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

nuts and sesame seeds

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Common questions about Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar

Is Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar by Barebells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: artificial and processed sweeteners (maltitol, xylitol, sucralose), bulking agent (polydextrose), humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (soy lecithin), flavourings, and hydrolyzed collagen. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar as an ultra-processed marker: bulking agent (polydextrose). 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?

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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.