Is Peanut Butter Chocolate Snack Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Protein
Peanut Butter Chocolate Snack Bar is a snack from Simply Protein. 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 Cane Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes soy protein crisps and natural peanut butter, but also contains cane sugar and vegetable glycerin, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients, leading to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Cane sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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 natural peanut butter, providing a source of healthy fats and flavor.
- Includes antioxidants like mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract, which may help preserve freshness.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Vegetable glycerin is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Soy Protein Crisps safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Protein Crisps is used here as base. Soy protein crisps provide a source of protein but are processed, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: soy protein crisps
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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 protein, contributing to protein content but raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: soy protein isolate
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickener and stabilizer, but it is a refined carbohydrate with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca starch
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the concerns associated with refined salt.
Role in formula: base
Original: sea salt
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts provide healthy fats, protein, and flavor, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanuts
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Is Inulin safe in this snack?
Medium
Inulin is used here as fiber. Inulin is a soluble fiber that can aid digestion but is often added in processed foods, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: inulin
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Is Vegetable Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Glycerin is used here as sweetener. Vegetable glycerin is a humectant that retains moisture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: vegetable glycerin
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Is Unsweetened Chocolate safe in this snack?
Good
Unsweetened Chocolate is used here as flavor. Unsweetened chocolate adds rich flavor and antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: unsweetened chocolate
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Is Natural Peanut Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Peanut Butter is used here as base. Natural peanut butter is minimally processed and provides healthy fats and protein, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: natural peanut butter
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Is Brown Rice Crisps safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Crisps is used here as base. Brown rice crisps add texture but are processed and provide limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: brown rice crisps
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Is Brown Rice safe in this snack?
Good
Brown Rice is used here as base. Brown rice is a whole grain that offers fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: brown rice
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is an added sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Peanut Oil is used here as oil_fat. Peanut oil is a source of fat but is refined, which may reduce its nutritional benefits compared to unrefined oils.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: peanut oil
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Is Sunflower Oil Blend safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil Blend is used here as oil_fat. Sunflower oil blend is a processed oil that may contain unhealthy fats, raising concerns about overall fat quality.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: sunflower oil blend
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as oil_fat. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil but is often refined, which may diminish its health benefits.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Antioxidants safe in this snack?
Medium
Antioxidants is used here as preservative. Antioxidants are added to preserve freshness but may be synthetic, raising questions about their safety.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: antioxidants
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Is Mixed Tocopherols safe in this snack?
Good
Mixed Tocopherols is used here as antioxidant. Mixed tocopherols are natural antioxidants that help preserve the product and provide some health benefits.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: mixed tocopherols
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Is Rosemary Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Rosemary Extract is used here as antioxidant. Rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant that helps maintain freshness and may offer health benefits.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: rosemary extract
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the concerns associated with refined salt.
Role in formula: base
Original: sea salt
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: 3392535
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Allergens detected: peanut
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