Is Protein Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
XX:One-Reese-S
This page reviews Protein Bar by XX:One-Reese-S as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Maltitol, Palm Kernel Oil, Sugar.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic and processed ingredients such as maltitol, sucralose, and hydrogenated vegetable oil, raising quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple protein isolates and sweeteners indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Maltitol and sucralose are artificial sweeteners that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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 whey protein isolate, providing a source of protein.
- Includes peanut flour, which adds some natural flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Maltitol and sucralose are artificial sweeteners that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed fat that can pose health risks.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a natural source of protein and healthy fats, contributing to the overall nutritional profile of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANATS
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Is Peanut Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Flour is used here as base. Peanut flour is made from ground peanuts and adds protein and flavor, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUT FLOUR
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Is Milk Protein Isolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein Isolate is used here as base. Milk protein isolate is a concentrated source of protein but is processed, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE
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Is Soluble Corn Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Soluble Corn Fiber is used here as thickener. Soluble corn fiber is used for texture and fiber content but is a processed ingredient with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SOLUBLE CORN FIBER
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Is Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as sweetener. Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture but is a processed ingredient that may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Maltitol safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltitol is used here as sweetener. Maltitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener but can cause digestive issues and is considered a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MALTITOL
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its use in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES
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Is Whey Protein Isolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Protein Isolate is used here as base. Whey protein isolate is a high-quality protein source but is processed, which may affect its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE (MILK)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and is a common ingredient in many food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Oil is used here as fat. Palm kernel oil is a highly processed fat that raises health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: fat
Original: PALM KERNEL OIL
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate is a source of protein but is also processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (MILK)
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate is used here as base. Hydrolyzed whey protein isolate is a processed protein that may be easier to digest but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE (MILK)
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Partially Defatted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Medium
Partially Defatted Peanuts is used here as base. Partially defatted peanuts provide some protein and flavor but are processed, which may affect their quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PARTIALLY, DEFATTED PEANUTS
Read the full ingredient profile for Partially Defatted Peanuts
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is used here as fat. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed fat that can contain trans fats, raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL OIL, SOYBEAN OIL)
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Is Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is often derived from soy, which may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: LECITHIN (SOY)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in many food products, contributing to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Skim Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk is a lower-fat dairy option that provides some protein but is processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKIM, MILK
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Is Natural Artificial Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural and artificial flavors are used to enhance taste but can be synthetic and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Artificial Flavor
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Is Corn Syrup Solids safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup solids are a processed sweetener that can contribute to health issues, raising concerns about their use.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is a thickening agent that is processed but can provide texture to the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: TAPIOCA STARCH
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Is Sucralose safe in this snack?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that may raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUCRALOSE
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a natural source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: ALMONDS
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: 3436318
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy , almond
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