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Is Luna Bar (Nutz Over Chocolate Flavor) Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Clif Bar and Company

Luna Bar (Nutz Over Chocolate Flavor) is a snack from Clif Bar and Company. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Palm Kernel Oil, Natural Flavors.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes organic ingredients like soy rice crisps and oats, but also contains palm kernel oil and natural flavors, raising quality concerns. The presence of multiple processed ingredients affects the overall rating.

Main concern

Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about health implications and sustainability.

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 toasted oats and soy rice crisps, which are minimally processed and provide some nutritional benefits.
  • Includes organic peanut butter and peanuts, contributing healthy fats and protein to the snack.
  • Natural vitamin E is present as an antioxidant, which can help preserve the product's freshness.
  • Diverse vitamins and minerals are added, enhancing the nutritional profile of the bar.

Concerns

  • Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about health implications and sustainability.
  • Natural flavors are included, which can be vague and may involve synthetic processing.
  • Organic tapioca syrup solids and brown rice syrup are added sugars, which can contribute to excessive sweetness.
  • The presence of multiple processed ingredients like inulin and vegetable glycerin may indicate lower overall quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3410931

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Allergens detected: peanut

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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Clif Bar and Company — Luna Bar (Nutz Over Chocolate Flavor) 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.
Zerotox gives Clif Bar and Company — Luna Bar (Nutz Over Chocolate Flavor) 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.
Clif Bar and Company — Luna Bar (Nutz Over Chocolate Flavor) has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains organic toasted oats and soy rice crisps, which are minimally processed and provide some nutritional benefits.; Includes organic peanut butter and peanuts, contributing healthy fats and protein to the snack.; Natural vitamin E is present as an antioxidant, which can help preserve the product's freshness.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about health implications and sustainability.; Natural flavors are included, which can be vague and may involve synthetic processing.; Organic tapioca syrup solids and brown rice syrup are added sugars, which can contribute to excessive sweetness.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: organic rice flour, organic rolled oats, natural vitamin e. See the Ingredients section above.
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.
The composition includes organic ingredients like soy rice crisps and oats, but also contains palm kernel oil and natural flavors, raising quality concerns. The presence of multiple processed ingredients affects the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags sulfate in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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