Is Rxbar Protein Bars ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- 14 ingredients
- No additives
Less processed protein bars
Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
Dates, Egg Whites, Cashews, Almonds, Chocolate, Cocoa, Natural Flavors (ultra-processing marker), Sea Salt (processing marker), Dates, Egg Whites, Almonds, Cashews, Blueberries, Natural Flavors (ultra-processing marker)
As written on the pack
Dates, Egg Whites, Cashews, Almonds,, Chocolate, Cocoa, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Dates, Egg Whites, Almonds, Cashews,, Blueberries, Natural Flavors.
What makes it ultra-processed
Cosmetic additives
Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.
- Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.
1 ingredient that would only make it processed
Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.
- Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
Among 426 protein bars
From least to most processed, this one ranks 46th. 93% of the protein bars here are ultra-processed.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0193908007292, last edited 26 February 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
- Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- 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.