Is Dark Choc Cranberry Nut Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tasti
This page reviews Dark Choc Cranberry Nut Bar by Tasti 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: Glucose Syrup, Brown Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient analysis reveals a mix of good and medium quality components. Peanuts and dried cranberries are beneficial, while glucose syrup and multiple sugars raise concerns about processing and sweetness levels.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and multiple sugars indicate high sweetness and processing, which may detract from overall quality.
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
- Peanuts provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Dried cranberries add natural sweetness and antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional profile.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and multiple sugars indicate high sweetness and processing, which may detract from overall quality.
- Presence of emulsifiers like soy lecithin raises concerns about processed ingredients.
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 Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a source of healthy fats and protein, providing essential nutrients and contributing positively to the bar's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peanuts (39%)
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Is Dark Choc Compound safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Choc Compound is used here as flavor. Dark choc compound contains sugar and vegetable oil, which are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about overall quality and health implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dark Choc Compound (33%) (Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Cocoa Powder, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers (492, Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Sweetened Dried Cranberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweetened Dried Cranberries is used here as flavor. Sweetened dried cranberries add flavor and some nutrients, but the added sugars may detract from their health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sweetened Dried Cranberries (4%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Dried Cranberries
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Is Puffed Wheat safe in this snack?
Medium
Puffed Wheat is used here as base. Puffed wheat is a processed grain that adds texture but may not provide significant nutritional benefits compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Puffed Wheat
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that is high in polyunsaturated fats, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sunflower Oil
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is a refined sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Brown Sugar
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Is Humectant Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Humectant Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture in the product, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Humectant (Glycerol)
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that provides flavor and some beneficial properties, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Honey
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Is Emulsifier Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but its processed nature raises concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Soy Lecithin
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: 4261103
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy , gluten
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