Is Prebiotic Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Supergut
Prebiotic Bar is a snack from Supergut. 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 Maltitol, Palm Kernel Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The Prebiotic Bar contains a mix of ingredients like resistant starch and whey protein, but also includes maltitol and palm kernel oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of synthetic sweeteners and processed oils affects the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that can cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.
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 resistant starch from ingredients like green banana powder, which may support digestive health.
- Includes whey protein crisps, providing a source of protein that can aid in muscle recovery.
Concerns
- Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that can cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.
- Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Soluble Vegetable Fiber safe in this snack?
Good
Soluble Vegetable Fiber is used here as base. Soluble vegetable fiber is included for its prebiotic properties, supporting gut health and digestion.
Role in formula: base
Original: Soluble Vegetable Fiber (Maize)
Read the full ingredient profile for Soluble Vegetable Fiber
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Is Green Banana Powder Resistant Starch safe in this snack?
Good
Green Banana Powder Resistant Starch is used here as base. Green banana powder provides resistant starch, which can enhance gut health and improve digestion.
Role in formula: base
Original: Green Banana Powder Resistant Starch
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Is Beta Glucan safe in this snack?
Good
Beta Glucan is used here as base. Beta glucan from oats is known for its potential to support heart health and improve cholesterol levels.
Role in formula: base
Original: Beta Glucan (Oats)
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Is Whey Protein Isolate safe in this snack?
Good
Whey Protein Isolate is used here as base. Whey protein isolate is a high-quality protein source that supports muscle repair and growth.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whey Protein Isolate
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Is Maltitol safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltitol is used here as sweetener. Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that can lead to digestive issues and is often linked to sugar alcohols.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Maltitol
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Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns and is associated with environmental issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Allulose safe in this snack?
Medium
Allulose is used here as sweetener. Allulose is a low-calorie sweetener that may have some digestive effects, raising moderate concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Allulose
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Is High Oleic Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
High Oleic Sunflower Oil is used here as base. High oleic sunflower oil is a processed oil that is more stable but still raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: High Oleic Sunflower Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for High Oleic Sunflower Oil
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: 4033831
More from this brand: Supergut products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , almonds
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