Is Chocolate Brownie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Clif Bar
This page reviews Chocolate Brownie by Clif Bar as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Soy Protein Isolate, Natural Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes organic rolled oats and unsweetened chocolate, indicating some natural ingredients. However, the presence of soy protein isolate and natural flavors raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Soy protein isolate is a highly processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about quality and sourcing.
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
- Organic rolled oats provide whole grain benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Unsweetened chocolate adds rich flavor without added sugars, supporting a more natural profile.
Concerns
- Soy protein isolate is a highly processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about quality and sourcing.
- Natural flavors are often vague and can include synthetic components, which may detract from overall ingredient transparency.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Organic Rolled Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Organic Rolled Oats is used here as base. Organic rolled oats serve as a whole grain base, providing fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic rolled oats
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Is Organic Brown Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Organic brown rice syrup is a sweetener derived from brown rice, providing sweetness but with moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: organic brown rice syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Brown Rice Syrup
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Is Soy Rice Crisps safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Rice Crisps is used here as base. Soy rice crisps add texture and protein but are processed, which may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: soy rice crisps
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Is Soy Protein Isolate safe in this snack?
Bad
Soy Protein Isolate is used here as base. Soy protein isolate is a highly processed form of soy, which may raise concerns regarding its nutritional quality and sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: soy protein isolate
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that provides structure but is a refined ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice flour
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as sweetener. Barley malt extract adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: barley malt extract
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Is Organic Roasted Soybeans safe in this snack?
Good
Organic Roasted Soybeans is used here as base. Organic roasted soybeans contribute protein and healthy fats, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic roasted soybeans
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Roasted Soybeans
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Is Organic Tapioca Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Tapioca Syrup is used here as sweetener. Organic tapioca syrup is a sweetener derived from cassava, providing sweetness but with moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: organic tapioca syrup
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Is Organic Cane Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Cane Syrup is used here as sweetener. Organic cane syrup is a natural sweetener, but its presence indicates added sugars, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: organic cane syrup
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Is Chicory Fiber safe in this snack?
Good
Chicory Fiber is used here as base. Chicory fiber is a prebiotic fiber that can support digestive health, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicory fiber
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Is Unsweetened Chocolate safe in this snack?
Good
Unsweetened Chocolate is used here as base. Unsweetened chocolate adds rich flavor and antioxidants without added sugars, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: unsweetened chocolate
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Is Cocoa safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa is used here as base. Cocoa provides flavor and antioxidants, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa
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Is Organic Soy Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Soy Flour is used here as base. Organic soy flour adds protein and texture but is processed, which may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic soy flour
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Is Sunflower And Or Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower And Or Soybean Oil is used here as base. Sunflower and/or soybean oil are used for texture but are refined oils, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower and/or soybean oil
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can include synthetic components, raising concerns about transparency and quality in the ingredient list.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Alkalized Cocoa safe in this snack?
Medium
Alkalized Cocoa is used here as base. Alkalized cocoa is treated to reduce acidity, which may affect flavor and antioxidant levels, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: alkalized cocoa
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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, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Mixed Tocopherols safe in this snack?
Good
Mixed Tocopherols is used here as antioxidant. Mixed tocopherols are natural antioxidants that help preserve freshness, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: mixed tocopherols
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: 3410901
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Allergens detected: soy
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