Nature valley

Protein Peanut & Chocolate Cereal Bar

Barcode 8410076900302

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Yes — Protein Peanut & Chocolate Cereal Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid and contains several industrial ingredients/additives that qualify it as UPF under NOVA: root extract of chicory, isolated protein of soya, chocolate pieces containing emulsifier soy lecithin, refined palm vegetable fat, fructose, glucose syrup, humectant glycerol, added emulsifiers (lecithins), natural flavours, and maltodextrin. Any one of these would be sufficient to classify it as UPF; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

10 ultra-processed markers

OK

roasted peanuts

Roasted peanuts, typically used as a snack or ingredient, containing peanut protein and fats; percentage indicates proportion in the product.
UPF

chicory root extract

Extract from chicory root, commonly used as a source of inulin fiber and sometimes as a food additive/flavor component.
UPF

soy protein isolate

Isolated soy protein, a processed protein ingredient derived from soybeans, used to boost protein content in foods.
UPF

pieces of chocolate (8%) (sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, emulsifier soy lecithin)

Small chunks of chocolate containing sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter and an emulsifier (soy lecithin). A basic confectionery ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

palm vegetable fat (palm oil)

Palm oil, a common vegetable fat used in cooking and food products.
OK

whey (milk)

Liquid byproduct of cheese production containing soluble proteins and lactose; used as a dairy ingredient or in protein formulations.
OK

sunflower oil

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

fructose

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

glucose syrup

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

peanut butter (2%)

Spread made primarily from ground peanuts; may contain oil and salt. A processed nut paste.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered form of cocoa beans, unsweetened and used for baking and beverages.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
OK

salt

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

lecithin (sunflower and soybean)

Emulsifier derived from sunflower and soybean used to stabilize emulsions in food products.
UPF

natural flavours

A broad category of flavoring agents derived from natural sources (plants, animals) used to impart taste or aroma in foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.

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Common questions about Protein Peanut & Chocolate Cereal Bar

Is Protein Peanut & Chocolate Cereal Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Peanut & Chocolate Cereal Bar by Nature valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid and contains several industrial ingredients/additives that qualify it as UPF under NOVA: root extract of chicory, isolated protein of soya, chocolate pieces containing emulsifier soy lecithin, refined palm vegetable fat, fructose, glucose syrup, humectant glycerol, added emulsifiers (lecithins), natural flavours, and maltodextrin. Any one of these would be sufficient to classify it as UPF; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Protein Peanut & Chocolate Cereal Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Protein Peanut & Chocolate Cereal Bar as ultra-processed markers: chicory root extract, soy protein isolate, pieces of chocolate (8%) (sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, emulsifier soy lecithin), palm vegetable fat (palm oil), glucose syrup, peanut butter (2%), glycerol (glycerin), lecithin (sunflower and soybean), natural flavours, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Protein Peanut & Chocolate Cereal Bar?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Choc Brownie Natural Protein Bar by TRIBE. 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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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.