Is Eat Natural Protein Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eat Natural Protein Bar is a snack. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes a mix of nuts and sweeteners like glucose syrup and maple syrup. While peanuts and pecans are beneficial, the presence of glucose syrup raises concerns about added sugars.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and potential health impacts.
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 (47%) provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
- Pecan nuts (12%) add beneficial nutrients and healthy fats, enhancing the overall quality of the bar.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and potential health impacts.
- Crisped rice contains sugar, indicating additional processing and raising concerns about refined ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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, contributing positively to the bar's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUTS
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Is Pecan Nuts safe in this snack?
Good
Pecan Nuts is used here as base. Pecan nuts provide essential nutrients and healthy fats, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: PECAN NUTS
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds are rich in healthy fats and vitamins, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower seeds
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Maple Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Maple Syrup is used here as sweetener. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener but still contributes to the sugar content, raising moderate concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: maple syrup
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Is Crisped Rice safe in this snack?
Medium
Crisped Rice is used here as base. Crisped rice contains rice flour and sugar, indicating additional processing and raising concerns about refined ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: crisped rice (rice flour, rice bran, sugar)
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Oil is used here as base. Peanut oil is a natural oil that provides healthy fats, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUT oil
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sea salt
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: 3365204
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut
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