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Is Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Giant

Giant's Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Bars is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes isolated soy protein and dark chocolate flavored coating, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. Ingredients like corn syrup and maltodextrin indicate a processed nature, affecting overall quality.

Main concern

Presence of corn 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 peanuts, providing a source of healthy fats and protein.
  • Includes rosemary extract, a natural antioxidant that may enhance shelf life.
  • Dark chocolate chips add flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
  • Chicory root inulin serves as a prebiotic fiber, supporting digestive health.

Concerns

  • Presence of corn syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.
  • Dark chocolate flavored coating contains palm kernel oil, a processed fat with sustainability issues.
  • Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate that may impact blood sugar levels.
  • Multiple emulsifiers like soy lecithin indicate a reliance on processed ingredients.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3395828

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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy , 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

Giant — Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Bars 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.
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We detected: peanut, milk, soy, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Giant — Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Bars has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Giant products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes isolated soy protein and dark chocolate flavored coating, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. Ingredients like corn syrup and maltodextrin indicate a processed nature, affecting overall quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Giant — Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Bars has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains peanuts, providing a source of healthy fats and protein.; Includes rosemary extract, a natural antioxidant that may enhance shelf life.; Dark chocolate chips add flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.. See the Pros section above.
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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 is flagged for: Presence of corn syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.; Dark chocolate flavored coating contains palm kernel oil, a processed fat with sustainability issues.; Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate that may impact blood sugar levels.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: peanuts, peanut butter, chicory root inulin. See the Ingredients section above.

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