Is Flax Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Schwartz Brothers Bakery

This page reviews Flax Bar by Schwartz Brothers Bakery 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: Cultured Dextrose, Palm Oil.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The Flax Bar contains a mix of ingredients including palm oil and brown sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of organic components like whole wheat flour and flax seeds is positive but insufficient to offset the risks.

Main concern

Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health.

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

  • Includes organic whole wheat flour, which adds fiber and nutrients.
  • Contains organic brown flax seeds, known for their omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Apple filling provides natural fruit content, enhancing flavor.
  • Rolled oats contribute to a wholesome texture and additional fiber.

Concerns

  • Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health.
  • Brown sugar is a refined sweetener, which may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
  • Cultured dextrose is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
  • Wheat flour may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.

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.

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: 3408629

More from this brand: Schwartz Brothers Bakery products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Schwartz Brothers Bakery — Flax Bar has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: apples, rolled oats, organic whole wheat flour. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Schwartz Brothers Bakery — Flax Bar has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Schwartz Brothers Bakery products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Includes organic whole wheat flour, which adds fiber and nutrients.; Contains organic brown flax seeds, known for their omega-3 fatty acids.; Apple filling provides natural fruit content, enhancing flavor.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health.; Brown sugar is a refined sweetener, which may contribute to excessive sugar intake.; Cultured dextrose is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Schwartz Brothers Bakery — Flax Bar has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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The Flax Bar contains a mix of ingredients including palm oil and brown sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of organic components like whole wheat flour and flax seeds is positive but insufficient to offset the risks. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Schwartz Brothers Bakery — Flax Bar a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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