Eat Natural

Protein Peanut & Dark Chocolate Bar

Barcode 8000500416983

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

Yes — Protein Peanut & Dark Chocolate Bar is ultra-processed.

This bar is ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), dextrose (isolated refined sugar), and an emulsifier (soya lecithin) in the dark chocolate. These extracted and industrially processed ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

peanuts 45%
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

dark chocolate 11% (cocoa mass, sugar, dextrose, emulsifier: soya lecithin)
OK

soya protein crispies 8% (soya protein isolate, tapioca starch, salt)
OK

shredded coconut 7%
OK

honey 7%
OK

crisped rice

A processed cereal product made from rice flour, rice bran and sugar, often used as a crunchy component in snacks and cereals.
OK

cocoa powder

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Protein Peanut & Dark Chocolate Bar

Is Protein Peanut & Dark Chocolate Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Peanut & Dark Chocolate Bar by Eat Natural is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bar is ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), dextrose (isolated refined sugar), and an emulsifier (soya lecithin) in the dark chocolate. These extracted and industrially processed ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Protein Peanut & Dark Chocolate Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Protein Peanut & Dark Chocolate Bar as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Protein Peanut & Dark Chocolate Bar?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Choc Brownie Natural Protein Bar by TRIBE. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.