Is 88 Acres Banana Bread ultra-processed?

Protein bars Sold in the United States

It's processed, but not ultra-processed

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Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Pumpkin Seeds, Banana, Maple Syrup (processing marker), Brown Rice, Cinnamon, Sea Salt (processing marker)

As written on the pack

Pumpkin Seeds, Banana, Maple Syrup, Brown Rice, Cinnamon, Sea Salt

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

Maple syrup An ingredient mostly produced industrially and rarely used in home kitchens.
Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 6th. 93% of the protein bars here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.