Is Fit Protein Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nu3
This page reviews Fit Protein Bar by Nu3 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: Maltitol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes maltitol and steviol glycosides as sweeteners, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of hydrolyzed collagen and soy protein isolate indicates a mix of processed ingredients.
Main concern
Maltitol and steviol glycosides are synthetic sweeteners that may raise quality 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 natural flavors and cocoa powder, contributing to a more authentic taste profile.
- Includes peanuts and hydrolyzed collagen, which may provide some nutritional benefits.
Concerns
- Maltitol and steviol glycosides are synthetic sweeteners that may raise quality concerns.
- Hydrolyzed collagen and soy protein isolate are processed ingredients, indicating a less natural composition.
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 Hydrolyzed Collagen safe in this snack?
Medium
Hydrolyzed Collagen is used here as base. Hydrolyzed collagen is a processed protein used for texture and potential benefits. Its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: hydrolysat de collagene
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Is Soy Protein Isolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Protein Isolate is used here as base. Soy protein isolate is a highly processed protein source, often used for its high protein content but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: isolat de proteine de soja
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Is Maltitol safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltitol is used here as sweetener. Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising concerns about its use in food products.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: maltitols
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Is Steviol Glycosides safe in this snack?
Medium
Steviol Glycosides is used here as sweetener. Steviol glycosides are derived from the stevia plant and used as a sweetener. While natural, they are still processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glycosides de steviol
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts provide natural protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacahuètes coupées en deux et grillées
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds flavor and may provide antioxidants, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: poudre de cacao maigre
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture in the bar, but its processing raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glycérol
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common ingredient for texture but is often refined, which may reduce its natural benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to improve texture and stability but is often derived from soy, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Erd - Sonnen - Lecithine
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of sourcing and processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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: 3886770
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Allergens detected: peanut
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