Is Chocolate Flavored Protein Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Go Active
This page reviews Chocolate Flavored Protein Bar by Go Active 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: Potassium Sorbate, Maltitol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk protein and potassium sorbate as a preservative, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. The presence of maltitol raises concerns about synthetic sweeteners.
Main concern
Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
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 milk protein, which is a good source of essential amino acids.
- Includes lecithins from soy, which serve as emulsifiers and are generally accepted in food products.
Concerns
- Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein provides essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and growth. Its inclusion supports the protein content of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: Proteína do _leite_
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is used to extend shelf life by preventing microbial growth. However, it is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservante (sorbato de potássio)
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Is Maltitol safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltitol is used here as sweetener. Maltitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. It can cause digestive discomfort in some individuals, which may affect overall product acceptance.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: edulcorante (maltitol)
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Is Soy Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithins are used to stabilize the mixture and improve texture. While generally accepted, they are processed ingredients that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lecitinas (_soja_)
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol helps retain moisture in the bar, improving texture and shelf life. It is a synthetic compound that may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectante (glicerol)
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: 3999834
More from this brand: Go Active products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , soy
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