Is Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Organic Trail Mix Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Clif Bar and Company
This page reviews Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Organic 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.
The composition includes organic almonds and dark chocolate, but also contains palm kernel oil and dried cane syrup, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes organic almonds and dark chocolate, but also contains palm kernel oil and dried cane syrup, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Dried cane syrup is a processed sweetener that raises sugar content 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 organic almonds and pecans, providing healthy fats and nutrients.
- Includes mixed tocopherols, which serve as a natural antioxidant.
- Organic dark chocolate adds flavor and potential health benefits.
- Organic ingredients indicate a commitment to quality sourcing.
Concerns
- Dried cane syrup is a processed sweetener that raises sugar content concerns.
- Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may raise sustainability issues.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, is a processed ingredient.
- Organic rice crisps contain added salt, which may not be ideal 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.
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic almonds
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Is Tapioca Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Syrup is used here as sweetener. Tapioca syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to higher sugar levels without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: organic tapioca syrup
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Is Pecans safe in this snack?
Good
Pecans is used here as base. Pecans are a source of healthy fats and antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional value of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic pecans
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate adds flavor and potential health benefits, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: organic dark chocolate (dried cane syrup*, unsweetened chocolate*, cocoa butter*, soy lecithin, vanilla extract*)
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Is Coating safe in this snack?
Medium
Coating is used here as flavor. The organic coating includes palm kernel oil and dried cane syrup, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: organic coating (dried cane syrup*, palm kernel oil*, cocoa*, soy lecithin*, vanilla extract*)
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Is Cashews safe in this snack?
Good
Cashews is used here as base. Cashews provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic cashews
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Is Roasted Soybeans safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Soybeans is used here as base. Roasted soybeans add protein and fiber, enhancing the nutritional value of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic roasted soybeans
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Is Rice Crisps safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Crisps is used here as base. Rice crisps add texture but contain added salt and sugar, which may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic rice crisps (rice flour*, dried cane syrup*, salt, calcium carbonate)
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Is Inulin safe in this snack?
Medium
Inulin is used here as fiber. Inulin is a soluble fiber that can aid digestion but is often processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: organic inulin
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Is Almond Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Almond Butter is used here as base. Almond butter provides healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic almond butter
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as fat. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that is processed, raising some concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: fat
Original: organic sunflower oil
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor but contributes to sodium content, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Tocopherols safe in this snack?
Good
Tocopherols is used here as antioxidant. Mixed tocopherols are natural antioxidants that help preserve freshness and quality.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: mixed tocopherols (antioxidant)
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: 3411157
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