Is Cranberry Almond Nut Bars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Good Gather
This page reviews Cranberry Almond Nut Bars by Good Gather 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: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dried sweetened cranberries and sugar, indicating a processed nature. Ingredients like chicory root fiber and honey provide some natural elements but raise concerns about added sugars.
Main concern
Dried sweetened cranberries contain added sugar and soluble corn fiber, raising concerns about sugar content.
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
- Chicory root fiber is a natural source of prebiotic fiber, contributing to digestive health.
- Almonds provide healthy fats and protein, supporting a balanced snack option.
Concerns
- Dried sweetened cranberries contain added sugar and soluble corn fiber, raising concerns about sugar content.
- Brown rice syrup and sugar are added sweeteners, which may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
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 Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a nutritious base ingredient, providing healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: almonds
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Is Dried Sweetened Cranberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Sweetened Cranberries is used here as flavor. Dried sweetened cranberries add flavor but contain added sugar and soluble corn fiber, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried sweetened cranberries (cranberries, soluble corn fiber, sugar, sunflower oil)
Read the full ingredient profile for Dried Sweetened Cranberries
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Is Chicory Root Fiber safe in this snack?
Good
Chicory Root Fiber is used here as natural_extract. Chicory root fiber serves as a prebiotic, promoting gut health and adding fiber content to the bars.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: chicory root fiber
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Is Brown Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown rice syrup is a sweetener that adds sugars to the product, raising concerns about overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown rice syrup
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Is Brown Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Flour is used here as base. Brown rice flour is a gluten-free flour option, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: brown rice flour
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and some nutrients, though it contributes to sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and overall health impact.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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: 3353543
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