Is Bars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fresh Coborn S
Bars is a snack from Fresh Coborn S. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as partially hydrogenated oils and artificial flavors. These raise significant quality and safety concerns, leading to a low rating.
Main concern
Partially hydrogenated oils in margarine raise concerns about trans fats.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains walnuts, which provide healthy fats and nutrients.
- Black raspberry jam adds fruit content, contributing some natural flavor.
Concerns
- Partially hydrogenated oils in margarine raise concerns about trans fats.
- Artificial flavors and colors indicate a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure. However, it is a refined grain, which may raise concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is used for sweetness and moisture. While it is less processed than white sugar, it still contributes to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall sugar content, which raises concerns about excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate is used here as leavening. This is a synthetic leavening agent that can raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium acidpyrophosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent, helping the bars rise. It is generally safe but indicates processing.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium bicarbonate
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent. While it is derived from corn, it is highly processed and raises concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Monocalcium phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that may raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: monocalciumphosphate
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in baked goods. It is generally safe in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Walnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Walnuts is used here as base. Walnuts provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the bars.
Role in formula: base
Original: walnuts
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fat, raising concerns about heart health when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter (cream, salt)
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Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is used here as base. This ingredient is a source of trans fats, which are linked to various health issues, raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseedoils
Read the full ingredient profile for Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
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Is Cottonseed Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Cottonseed Oil is used here as base. Cottonseed oil is often partially hydrogenated, contributing to trans fat content, which poses health risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: cottonseedoils
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that serves as a solvent and moisture source, posing no safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed oils, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetable mono and diglycerides
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk Solids safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk Solids is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk solids add creaminess and flavor but are processed dairy, which may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfatdry milk solids
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the mixture. It is derived from soy, which may be a concern for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Artificial Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring is used to enhance taste but raises concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: artificial flavor
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this snack?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a natural colorant that provides color but is often added in processed foods, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: betacarotene [color]
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this snack?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortifier. Vitamin A palmitate is added for fortification but is a synthetic form of vitamin A, raising questions about its necessity.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin a palmitate added
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Is Whole Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Eggs is used here as base. Whole eggs provide protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the bars.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole eggs
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Is Black Raspberry Jam safe in this snack?
Medium
Black Raspberry Jam is used here as flavor. Black raspberry jam adds flavor and sweetness but contains added sugars, which may raise concerns about sugar intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black raspberry jam (sugar, black raspberry puree, water, glucose, pectin, elderberry concentrate, sodium citrate, natural black raspberry flavor)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient in the jam, contributing to high sugar content and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Black Raspberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Black Raspberry Puree is used here as natural_extract. Black raspberry puree provides natural flavor and some nutrients, positively contributing to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: black raspberry puree
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a common ingredient that serves as a solvent and moisture source, posing no safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Glucose safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is added for sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose
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Is Pectin safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, used to stabilize the jam but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pectin
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Is Elderberry Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Elderberry Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Elderberry concentrate adds flavor and potential antioxidants, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: elderberry concentrate
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used as a buffering agent but is a synthetic ingredient that raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: sodium citrate
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Is Natural Black Raspberry Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Black Raspberry Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural black raspberry flavor enhances taste but may still be processed, raising questions about its purity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural black raspberry flavor
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3416705
More from this brand: Fresh Coborn S products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: walnut , egg , milk , soy
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