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Is Clif Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Clif Bar is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugars, Natural Flavours.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugars and syrups, which raise concerns about high sweetness and processing. Ingredients like soy protein isolate and natural flavors indicate moderate processing.

Main concern

High sugar content from multiple sources 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 rolled oats, providing whole grain benefits and fiber.
  • Includes peanut butter and peanuts, offering healthy fats and protein.
  • Chicory fiber adds dietary fiber, which can aid digestion.
  • Soy rice crisps contribute to protein content and texture.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from multiple sources raises quality concerns.
  • Soy protein isolate is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
  • Natural flavors are vague and may include synthetic components.
  • Presence of multiple syrups indicates a highly processed composition.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3411447

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Clif Bar has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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The composition includes sugars and syrups, which raise concerns about high sweetness and processing. Ingredients like soy protein isolate and natural flavors indicate moderate processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: peanut. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: rolled oats, roasted soybeans, peanut butter. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains rolled oats, providing whole grain benefits and fiber.; Includes peanut butter and peanuts, offering healthy fats and protein.; Chicory fiber adds dietary fiber, which can aid digestion.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from multiple sources raises quality concerns.; Soy protein isolate is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.; Natural flavors are vague and may include synthetic components.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Clif Bar has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Clif Bar a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.