Is Cookie Dough Bars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
President's Choice
This page reviews Cookie Dough Bars by President's Choice as a snack. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Brown Sugar.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes multiple sugars and palm oil, raising concerns about high processing levels. Ingredients like soy lecithin and vegetable mono- and diglycerides indicate the presence of synthetic additives, which further detract from quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 cocoa butter, a natural fat that can enhance texture and flavor.
- Includes unsweetened chocolate, providing a rich chocolate flavor without added sugars.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental concerns and health issues.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the bars but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to increased calorie consumption and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness and moisture but is still a form of sugar, contributing to overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed ingredient that provides structure but lacks the nutritional benefits of whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Enriched wheat flour
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and richness but is high in saturated fat, raising health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter
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Is Evaporated Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Evaporated Milk is used here as base. Evaporated milk provides creaminess but is a processed dairy product that may contain added sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: Evaporated milk
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Is Unsweetened Chocolate safe in this snack?
Good
Unsweetened Chocolate is used here as flavor. Unsweetened chocolate contributes rich flavor without added sugars, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Unsweetened chocolate
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary ingredient for moisture and texture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health concerns and is linked to environmental issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm oil
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Is Skim Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk provides some protein and calcium but lacks the fat content found in whole milk, which can affect flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skim milk
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Is Dried Whole Egg safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Whole Egg is used here as base. Dried whole egg adds protein and richness but is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dried whole egg
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to texture and flavor, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cocoa butter
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Is Natural Flavour safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavour is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring can enhance taste but may be derived from various sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural flavour
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickener but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Wheat starch
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening. Baking soda is a leavening agent that helps the bars rise, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: Baking soda
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Is Cocoa safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa adds rich chocolate flavor and antioxidants, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cocoa
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Is Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are often derived from processed fats and can raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Vegetable mono - and diglycerides
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein but is a processed dairy ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whey powder
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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 about allergens.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soy lecithin
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Is Leavening Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. This combination of leavening agents helps the bars rise but includes processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan gum
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Is Soy Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour adds protein and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Soy flour
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: 3244174
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree nut
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