Is Protein Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eat Natural
Protein Bar is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Eat Natural. The product scores 84/100 in Zerotox, meaning it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
The composition includes peanuts and almonds as primary ingredients, providing natural sources of nutrients. However, the presence of rice syrup raises concerns about added sugars.
84 / 100
Why score is 84
The composition includes peanuts and almonds as primary ingredients, providing natural sources of nutrients. However, the presence of rice syrup raises concerns about added sugars.
Main concern
Rice syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to higher sugar content.
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
- High peanut content (55.5%) offers a good source of healthy fats and protein.
- Almonds (17%) contribute additional nutrients and healthy fats.
- Dried dates (7.5%) provide natural sweetness and fiber.
- Fat reduced cocoa powder (2%) adds flavor without excessive fat.
Concerns
- Rice syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to higher sugar content.
- Crisped rice (rice flour) may contain additives that raise processing concerns.
- Honey, while natural, adds additional sugars to the product.
- The overall sugar content from multiple sources may be a concern for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a primary ingredient, providing healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUTS
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are included for their nutritional benefits, offering healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: ALMONDS
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Is Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Rice syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: rice syrup
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Is Dried Dates safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Dates is used here as sweetener. Dried dates provide natural sweetness and fiber, enhancing the product's nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dried dates
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey adds natural sweetness but also contributes additional sugars, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Crisped Rice safe in this snack?
Medium
Crisped Rice is used here as base. Crisped rice adds texture but may contain additives that raise processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: crisped rice
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Fat reduced cocoa powder adds flavor without excessive fat, contributing positively to the overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fat reduced cocoa powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
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: 4116483
More from this brand: Eat Natural products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , almond
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