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Nature Valley bars
Nature Valley

Nature Valley bars

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Ultra-Processed Food
NOVA Classification

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically the emulsifier sunflower lecithin and the additive natural flavouring. According to NOVA, emulsifiers and flavourings are hallmark ultra-processed ingredients. Allergen/advisory text (e.g., 'may contain peanut, tree nuts') does not affect processing classification.

NOVA Group 4 — Ultra-processed food products
Ingredients
whole grain rolled oats (59% ) sugar sunflower oil canadian maple syrup (2%) honey salt molasses emulsifier: sunflower lecithin raising agent: sodium bicarbonate natural flavouring for allergens see ingredients in bold may contain peanut tree nuts
Understanding NOVA
1 Unprocessed
2 Processed ingredients
3 Processed
4 Ultra-processed

The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.

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Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.