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Almond & Apricot Fruit & Nut Bars

Barcode 8000500417287

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Yes — Almond & Apricot Fruit & Nut Bars is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), palm kernel and palm oil (highly processed refined oils), and emulsifier sunflower lecithin and yoghurt flavour coating (an industrial formulation).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

yoghurt flavour coating

A dairy-flavoured coating containing palm kernel/palm fats, milk whey, sugar, dried yogurt, and emulsifier sunflower lecithin. Used as a flavoring/ coating in confectionery. Contains dairy.
OK

dried apricots

Dried apricots with added rice flour (likely to prevent sticking). A dehydrated fruit product.
OK

shredded coconut

Desiccated coconut flakes used as a food ingredient.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

almonds

Tree nut commonly used as a snack or ingredient; in this case included at 10% within a mix.
OK

honey

Traditional natural sweetener produced by bees, commonly used as a flavoring or sweetener in foods.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Almond & Apricot Fruit & Nut Bars

Is Almond & Apricot Fruit & Nut Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Almond & Apricot Fruit & Nut Bars by Eat Natural is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), palm kernel and palm oil (highly processed refined oils), and emulsifier sunflower lecithin and yoghurt flavour coating (an industrial formulation).

Which ingredients in Almond & Apricot Fruit & Nut Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Almond & Apricot Fruit & Nut Bars as ultra-processed markers: yoghurt flavour coating, glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Almond & Apricot Fruit & Nut Bars?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cashew Crush Raw Fruit & Nut Bars by Alesto, Fruit and Nutbar by Eat Natural. 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.