Oat Snack Bar

Barcode 8000500465776

Yes — Oat Snack Bar is ultra-processed.

A tasty snack, but not ideal for everyday eating.

This appears to be an oat-based snack bar containing nuts, seeds, grains, honey, and chocolate. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, glycerol, natural flavouring, flavouring agents, malt extract, rice protein, and soy lecithin. These industrially processed ingredients, flavourings, emulsifier, and extracted protein contribute to the UPF classification. Guar gum, used as a stabiliser, is also an industrial additive in this formulation.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

oats syrup
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

wholegrain oats

Whole oats processed to retain bran, germ, and endosperm. Common breakfast cereal ingredient; can be rolled or steel-cut.
OK

sunflower seeds (15%)
OK

soy protein crisps (5%) (soy flour, tapioca flour, salt)
OK

honey

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

sesame seeds (3%)
OK

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in fat, protein, and minerals; commonly roasted or eaten raw.
OK

puffed rice (rice flour, sugar, salt)
UPF

glycerol

A simple polyol often used as a humectant and smoothing agent in foods and cosmetics.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

vegetable glycerin

A clear, sweet-tasting humectant derived from plant oils, commonly used as a food additive.
OK

crunchy quinoa (quinoa, sunflower oil)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

sea salt

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

dark chocolate drops (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar, emulsifier: soy lecithin)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
OK

stabiliser: vegetable gum (guar gum)
OK

flavouring agents
OK

pistachios

Nut kernels from Pistacia vera; edible seeds often used as snacks or ingredients.
OK

apple powder
UPF

malt extract

Concentrated sugary extract derived from malted barley, used as a sweetener and flavoring in foods.
OK

carrot powder

Dried, milled carrot used as a powder for flavoring or coloring; a single-ingredient, minimally processed pantry item.
UPF

rice protein

A plant-based protein powder/isolated protein derived from milled rice. Processed to extract protein, often used as a vegan protein source.
OK

cocoa powder

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

Common questions about Oat Snack Bar

Is Oat Snack Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Oat Snack Bar is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be an oat-based snack bar containing nuts, seeds, grains, honey, and chocolate. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, glycerol, natural flavouring, flavouring agents, malt extract, rice protein, and soy lecithin. These industrially processed ingredients, flavourings, emulsifier, and extracted protein contribute to the UPF classification. Guar gum, used as a stabiliser, is also an industrial additive in this formulation.

Which ingredients in Oat Snack Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Oat Snack Bar as ultra-processed markers: glycerol, glucose syrup, natural flavouring, malt extract, rice protein. 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?

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.