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Is Protein Café & Chocolat Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nature Valley

This page reviews Protein Café & Chocolat by Nature Valley as a snack. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Maltodextrin.

55 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 55

The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and maltodextrin, raising quality concerns. The presence of lactose and sugar also indicates potential issues for some consumers.

Main concern

High in processed ingredients like glucose syrup and maltodextrin, which may raise concerns about overall quality.

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 roasted peanuts (39%), providing a source of healthy fats and protein.
  • Includes cocoa powder, which can offer a rich flavor profile and some antioxidants.

Concerns

  • High in processed ingredients like glucose syrup and maltodextrin, which may raise concerns about overall quality.
  • Contains lactose from milk, which could be problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals.

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.

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: 4154201

More from this brand: Nature Valley products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut , soy , milk

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Frequently asked questions

Nature Valley — Protein Café & Chocolat has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 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.
Nature Valley — Protein Café & Chocolat has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Nature Valley products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Nature Valley — Protein Café & Chocolat has a Zerotox score of 55 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: roasted peanuts, cocoa powder, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: peanut, soy, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and maltodextrin, raising quality concerns. The presence of lactose and sugar also indicates potential issues for some consumers. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High in processed ingredients like glucose syrup and maltodextrin, which may raise concerns about overall quality.; Contains lactose from milk, which could be problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Nature Valley — Protein Café & Chocolat a safety score of 55 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains roasted peanuts (39%), providing a source of healthy fats and protein.; Includes cocoa powder, which can offer a rich flavor profile and some antioxidants.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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