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Maple Syrup, Pecan & Penuts Protein Bar

Barcode 8000500417225

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Yes — Maple Syrup, Pecan & Penuts Protein Bar is ultra-processed.

This bar is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient that falls under NOVA ultra-processed foods. All other ingredients (nuts, seeds, maple syrup, peanut oil, rice, rice bran, sugar, sea salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

peanuts 47%
OK

pecan nuts 12%
OK

sunflower seeds 10%
UPF

glucose syrup

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

maple syrup 10%
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

peanut oil
OK

sea salt

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

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Common questions about Maple Syrup, Pecan & Penuts Protein Bar

Is Maple Syrup, Pecan & Penuts Protein Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Maple Syrup, Pecan & Penuts Protein Bar by Eat Natural is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bar is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient that falls under NOVA ultra-processed foods. All other ingredients (nuts, seeds, maple syrup, peanut oil, rice, rice bran, sugar, sea salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Maple Syrup, Pecan & Penuts Protein Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Maple Syrup, Pecan & Penuts Protein Bar as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Maple Syrup, Pecan & Penuts Protein 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.