Is Nut Bar Chocolate & Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bell-S
Bell-S's Nut Bar Chocolate & Peanut Butter is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes roasted peanuts and dark chocolate, but also contains honey and rice syrup, which raise concerns about added sugars. The presence of sunflower protein and sea salt indicates a mix of natural and processed ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes roasted peanuts and dark chocolate, but also contains honey and rice syrup, which raise concerns about added sugars. The presence of sunflower protein and sea salt indicates a mix of natural and processed ingredients.
Main concern
Honey and rice syrup contribute added sugars, raising 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 roasted peanuts, providing healthy fats and protein.
- Includes dark chocolate, which can offer some antioxidant benefits.
- Sunflower protein adds a plant-based protein source.
- Oligofructose may support digestive health as a prebiotic fiber.
Concerns
- Honey and rice syrup contribute added sugars, raising quality concerns.
- Presence of reismehl (rice flour) may indicate processing.
- Sunflower oil is a refined oil, which can be less desirable than whole food fats.
- The overall sugar content from multiple sources may affect health negatively.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts provide healthy fats and protein, contributing to the nutritional value of this snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erdnüsse geröstet
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate adds flavor and some antioxidants, but its sugar content raises moderate concerns about overall health impact.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dunkle Schokolade (Kakaomasse, Zucker, Kakaobutter)
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey serves as a natural sweetener, but it contributes to the overall sugar content, which can be a concern for health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Honig
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Is Oligofructose safe in this snack?
Good
Oligofructose is used here as fiber. Oligofructose is a prebiotic fiber that may support digestive health, adding a beneficial component to the product.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: Oligofruktose
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Is Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Rice syrup is a sweetener that adds sugars to the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Reissirup
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Is Sunflower Protein safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Protein is used here as base. Sunflower protein provides a plant-based protein source, enhancing the nutritional profile of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenprotein
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Is Peanut Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Paste is used here as base. Peanut paste from roasted peanuts adds flavor and nutritional value, contributing healthy fats and protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erdnusspaste aus gerösteten Erdnüssen
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same nutritional benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reismehl
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is a refined oil that can be less desirable than whole food fats, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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: 3812846
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Allergens detected: peanut
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