Hazelnut Chocolate Protein Bar product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Hazelnut Chocolate Protein Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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This page reviews Hazelnut Chocolate Protein Bar by Nicks as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Whey Permeate Powder, Emulsifier.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The ingredient analysis reveals multiple synthetic additives such as glucose syrup and maltodextrin, which indicate a highly processed composition and raise quality concerns.

Main concern

Presence of glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.

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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.
  • Includes natural vanilla flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic alternatives.

Concerns

  • Presence of glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.
  • Includes emulsifier and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that may affect overall quality.

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: 4060959

More from this brand: Nicks products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , wheat

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Browse snack products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cocoa butter, cocoa mass, natural vanilla flavouring. See the Ingredients section above.
Nicks — Hazelnut Chocolate Protein Bar has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: milk, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.; Includes natural vanilla flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic alternatives.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Presence of glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.; Includes emulsifier and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that may affect overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The ingredient analysis reveals multiple synthetic additives such as glucose syrup and maltodextrin, which indicate a highly processed composition and raise quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Presence of glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.; Includes emulsifier and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that may affect overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Presence of glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.; Includes emulsifier and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that may affect overall quality.. See the full list above.

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