Is Peanut Butter Banana Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Clif Bar
This page reviews Peanut Butter Banana by Clif Bar as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavors.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes several processed ingredients like tapioca syrup and natural flavors, which raise quality concerns. However, it also contains organic oats and peanut butter, contributing positively to the overall rating.
Main concern
Tapioca syrup is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about added sugars.
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 oats, providing a whole grain source that supports a balanced diet.
- Includes peanut butter, which adds healthy fats and protein, enhancing nutritional value.
- Incorporates dried bananas, offering natural sweetness and some vitamins.
- Uses tocopherol-rich extracts as an antioxidant, which can help preserve freshness.
Concerns
- Tapioca syrup is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about added sugars.
- Natural flavors are vague and can include various synthetic components, affecting transparency.
- Presence of soy protein isolate, which is a processed ingredient with mixed health implications.
- Contains added salt, which may not be suitable for those monitoring sodium intake.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Oats is used here as base. Oats are a whole grain that provides fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's health profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haferflocken*
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Is Natural Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Natural rice syrup is a sweetener derived from rice, providing some energy but raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Naturreissirup*
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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 form of soy that provides protein but may raise concerns for some consumers due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojaeiweißisolat
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that adds texture but is a refined ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reismehl
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gerstenmalzextrakt
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Is Tapioca Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Syrup is used here as sweetener. Tapioca syrup is a sweetener derived from cassava, contributing to sugar content and raising concerns about processed sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Tapiokasirup
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Is Roasted Soybeans safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Soybeans is used here as base. Roasted soybeans provide protein and healthy fats, enhancing the nutritional profile of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: geröstete Sojabohnen*
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Is Cane Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar syrup is a sweetener that adds flavor but contributes to overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrzuckersirup
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Is Peanut Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Butter is used here as base. Peanut butter adds healthy fats and protein, making it a beneficial ingredient in this snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erdnussbutter*
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Is Unsweetened Chocolate safe in this snack?
Good
Unsweetened Chocolate is used here as flavor. Unsweetened chocolate provides rich flavor and antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ungesüßte Schokolade
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a source of protein and healthy fats, enhancing the nutritional value of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erdnüsse*
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Is Chicory Root Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Chicory Root Fiber is used here as fiber. Chicory root fiber is added for texture and fiber content but is a processed ingredient with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: Chicorée-Wurzelfaser
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Is Banana Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Banana Powder is used here as flavor. Banana powder adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bananenpulver
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Is Dried Bananas safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Bananas is used here as flavor. Dried bananas provide natural sweetness and some vitamins, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: getrocknete Bananen
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement but may not be suitable for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can include various synthetic components, raising concerns about transparency and ingredient sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Tocopherol Rich Extracts safe in this snack?
Good
Tocopherol Rich Extracts is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol-rich extracts serve as antioxidants, helping to preserve freshness and quality of the product.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidans: Stark Tocopherolhaltige Extrakte
Read the full ingredient profile for Tocopherol Rich Extracts
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: 3411326
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Allergens detected: peanut , soy , gluten
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