Eat Natural

Protein bar

Barcode 8000500416778

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Protein bar is not ultra-processed.

The bar contains mainly whole nuts (peanuts, almonds), rice syrup, dried dates with a small amount of rice flour, honey, crisped rice (from rice flour), and cocoa powder. These are basic or traditionally processed ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin. Rice syrup and honey are considered traditional sweeteners in this framework, and rice flour and cocoa powder are minimally processed. Therefore, based on the given ingredient list, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts 55.5%
OK

almonds 17%
OK

rice syrup

A traditional sweetener produced by enzymatic processing of rice; used as a carbohydrate source in cooking.
OK

dried dates 7.5% (dates, rice flour)
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

crisped rice (rice flour)
OK

fat reduced cocoa powder 2%

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Common questions about Protein bar

Is Protein bar ultra-processed?

No — Protein bar by Eat Natural is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bar contains mainly whole nuts (peanuts, almonds), rice syrup, dried dates with a small amount of rice flour, honey, crisped rice (from rice flour), and cocoa powder. These are basic or traditionally processed ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin. Rice syrup and honey are considered traditional sweeteners in this framework, and rice flour and cocoa powder are minimally processed. Therefore, based on the given ingredient list, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) under NOVA.

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.