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Is Clif Sierra Trail Mix Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Clif Bar and Company

This page reviews Clif Sierra Trail Mix Bar by Clif Bar and Company as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavors.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The Clif Sierra Trail Mix Bar contains a mix of organic ingredients like brown rice syrup and peanuts, but also includes processed components like soy lecithin and natural flavors, indicating moderate quality concerns.

Main concern

Contains soy lecithin, a processed emulsifier that raises concerns about ingredient processing.

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 organic ingredients like rolled oats and peanuts, which contribute to a more natural composition.
  • Includes natural vitamin E as an antioxidant, which can help protect the product's quality.
  • The presence of whole food ingredients like pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds adds nutritional value.
  • Organic date paste and raisins provide natural sweetness without refined sugars.

Concerns

  • Contains soy lecithin, a processed emulsifier that raises concerns about ingredient processing.
  • Natural flavors are included, which can be vague and may indicate artificial processing.
  • Dried cane syrup in chocolate chips is a refined sugar, which may not align with health-conscious choices.
  • The presence of multiple vitamins and minerals suggests fortification, which may not be necessary for all consumers.

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.

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: 3411004

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Allergens detected: soy , peanut

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The Clif Sierra Trail Mix Bar contains a mix of organic ingredients like brown rice syrup and peanuts, but also includes processed components like soy lecithin and natural flavors, indicating moderate quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Clif Bar and Company — Clif Sierra Trail Mix Bar has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Clif Bar and Company products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Clif Bar and Company — Clif Sierra Trail Mix Bar has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
We detected: soy, peanut. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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This product is flagged for: Contains soy lecithin, a processed emulsifier that raises concerns about ingredient processing.; Natural flavors are included, which can be vague and may indicate artificial processing.; Dried cane syrup in chocolate chips is a refined sugar, which may not align with health-conscious choices.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: organic rolled oats, organic peanuts, unsweetened chocolate. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains organic ingredients like rolled oats and peanuts, which contribute to a more natural composition.; Includes natural vitamin E as an antioxidant, which can help protect the product's quality.; The presence of whole food ingredients like pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds adds nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
Yes. Clif Bar and Company — Clif Sierra Trail Mix Bar has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.