Is Berry Almond Cake Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nerdy Nuts
Berry Almond Cake Bar is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Nerdy Nuts. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Butter Cream Frosting, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sodium Benzoate affect the overall evaluation.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The Berry Almond Cake Bar contains several synthetic additives, including sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors further indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.
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 almonds, providing a source of healthy fats and nutrients.
- Includes dried blueberries and raspberries, adding some fruit content.
- Uses natural flavors, which may enhance taste without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.
- Artificial colors are present, indicating the use of synthetic additives.
- Contains palm oil, which is often associated with environmental issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Chopped Roasted Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Chopped Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Chopped roasted almonds provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHOPPED ROASTED ALMONDS(ALMONDS)
Read the full ingredient profile for Chopped Roasted Almonds
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Is White Chocolate Chips safe in this snack?
Medium
White Chocolate Chips is used here as flavor. White chocolate chips add sweetness and flavor but contain sugar and milk powder, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTERFAT, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER) AND VANILA EXTRACT)
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Is Butter Cream Frosting safe in this snack?
Bad
Butter Cream Frosting is used here as flavor. Butter cream frosting contains vegetable shortening and artificial flavors, indicating a high level of processing and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BUTTER CREAM FROSTING (SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS), TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID)
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Is Black Raspberry Topping safe in this snack?
Medium
Black Raspberry Topping is used here as flavor. Black raspberry topping adds fruit flavor but contains corn syrup and artificial colors, indicating processing and potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BLACK RASPBERRY TOPPING (SUGAR, BLACK RASPBERRY PUREE, RED RASPBERRY PUREE, CORN SYRUP, WATER LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS)
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health issues, raising concerns about its inclusion in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but is associated with potential health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: POTASSIUM SORBATE
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Is Artificial Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Color is used here as colorant. Artificial colors are synthetic additives used for visual appeal but raise concerns about their safety and potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ARTIFICIAL COLOR
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: 3442952
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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