Fibre One

Triple Choc Cake Bars

Barcode 8410076620514

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Triple Choc Cake Bars is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, fructose, humectant (glycerol), flavourings, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soy lecithin), thickeners (locust bean gum, xanthan gum), glazing agents (shellac, arabic gum), chicory root extract used as an industrial fibre, and the pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder and flavourings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicory root extract
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

vegetable fats and oils (palm, sunflower, cocoa butter, shea)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
OK

wheat fibre

A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

egg white powder

Dried egg white used as a protein source in formulations
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

raising agents

Leavening agents including diphosphates and sodium bicarbonate used in baking.
OK

rice flour

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

salt

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

emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soy lecithin)
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

thickeners (locust bean gum, xanthan gum)
OK

glazing agents (shellac, arabic gum)
OK

antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract). for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. may contain tree nuts

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Common questions about Triple Choc Cake Bars

Is Triple Choc Cake Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Triple Choc Cake Bars by Fibre One is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, fructose, humectant (glycerol), flavourings, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, soy lecithin), thickeners (locust bean gum, xanthan gum), glazing agents (shellac, arabic gum), chicory root extract used as an industrial fibre, and the pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder and flavourings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Triple Choc Cake Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Triple Choc Cake Bars as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavourings. 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?

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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.