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Crunchy Oats and Dark chocolate, 2 Barres de 21 g by Nature Valley
Nature Valley

Crunchy Oats and Dark chocolate, 2 Barres de 21 g

Barcode 8410076801197
Scanned  190  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Crunchy Oats and Dark chocolate, 2 Barres de 21 g is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and refined ingredients such as refined sunflower oil, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin), and natural flavor/aroma. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    whole grain oat flakes (56%)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    refined sunflower oil
    A neutral, processed vegetable oil obtained from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
  • OK
    chocolate chips (7%) (cocoa paste, sugar, emulsifier (soy lecithin), natural vanilla aroma, degreased cocoa powder, honey, salt, cane molasses, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), gasifier (sodium acid carbonate), natural aroma,)

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Common questions about Crunchy Oats and Dark chocolate, 2 Barres de 21 g

Is Crunchy Oats and Dark chocolate, 2 Barres de 21 g ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Oats and Dark chocolate, 2 Barres de 21 g by Nature Valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and refined ingredients such as refined sunflower oil, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin), and natural flavor/aroma. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

What are healthier alternatives to Crunchy Oats and Dark chocolate, 2 Barres de 21 g?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella, Mamia Strawberry and Apple Oaty Bars by Aldi, Banana oaty bars by Aldi Mamia. 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?

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