Is Berry Pomegranate Nut Bars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bettergoods
Bettergoods's Berry Pomegranate Nut Bars is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Brown Rice Syrup.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several sweeteners like sugar and brown rice syrup, along with palm kernel oil, raising concerns about high sugar content and processed ingredients. These factors contribute to a lower safety rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and honey, raises quality 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 and peanuts, which provide healthy fats and protein.
- Includes dried fruits like cranberries and blueberries, adding natural flavors and some nutrients.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and honey, raises quality concerns.
- Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may have negative health implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the bars.
Role in formula: base
Original: ALMONDS
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Is Tapioca Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Fiber is used here as thickener. Tapioca fiber is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: TAPIOCA FIBER
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts add protein and healthy fats, enhancing the overall nutritional value of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUTS
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Is Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as base. Raisins provide natural sweetness and some vitamins, contributing positively to the ingredient list.
Role in formula: base
Original: RAISINS
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Is Strawberry Flavored Sweetened Dried Cranberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Strawberry Flavored Sweetened Dried Cranberries is used here as sweetener. These cranberries contain added sugar and natural flavor, which increases sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: STRAWBERRY FLAVORED SWEETENED DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Chicory Root Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Chicory Root Fiber is used here as fiber. Chicory root fiber is used for its fiber content but is a processed ingredient with limited health benefits.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: CHICORY ROOT FIBER
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Is Coconut safe in this snack?
Good
Coconut is used here as base. Coconut adds flavor and healthy fats, contributing positively to the overall ingredient profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCONUT
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Is Sunflower Kernels safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Kernels is used here as base. Sunflower kernels provide healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional value of the bars.
Role in formula: base
Original: SUNFLOWER KERNELS
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Is Pepitas safe in this snack?
Good
Pepitas is used here as base. Pepitas are a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEPITAS
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Is Brown Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Flour is used here as base. Brown rice flour is a gluten-free flour option but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: BROWN RICE FLOUR
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Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Oil is used here as fat. Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about health implications and environmental impact.
Role in formula: fat
Original: PALM KERNEL OIL
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Is Dried Sweetened Blueberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Sweetened Blueberries is used here as sweetener. These blueberries contain added sugar, increasing the overall sugar content and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DRIED SWEETENED BLUEBERRIES (BLUEBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL)
Read the full ingredient profile for Dried Sweetened Blueberries
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: HONEY
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Is Sweetened Dried Pomegranate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweetened Dried Pomegranate is used here as sweetener. This ingredient contains added sugar, contributing to the overall sweetness and raising concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SWEETENED DRIED POMEGRANATE (POMEGRANATE ARILS, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL)
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Is Brown Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown rice syrup is a sweetener that is high in sugar, contributing to the overall sugar content and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN RICE SYRUP
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Is Whey safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a dairy-derived protein that adds nutritional value but may raise concerns for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but contributes to overall sodium content, which should be monitored.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used for taste enhancement but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORS
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Is Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk is used here as base. Milk adds protein and calcium but may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILK
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Is Yogurt Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Yogurt Powder is used here as base. Yogurt powder provides probiotics and protein but is a processed ingredient that may not offer the same benefits as fresh yogurt.
Role in formula: base
Original: YOGURT POWDER (CULTURED WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CULTURED NONFAT MILK)
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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 but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: LACTIC ACID
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin serves as an emulsifier but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
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: 3355092
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy
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