Rich And Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Rich And Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Presidents Choice

Presidents Choice's Rich And Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 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 Glucose, Sugar, Fructose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugars like glucose and fructose, which raise concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, modified milk ingredients and glycerin are present, indicating some processing.

Main concern

Sugars such as glucose and fructose contribute to high sugar levels, raising health concerns.

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

  • Rolled oats provide a whole grain base, contributing to fiber content.
  • Dark chocolate chips add flavor and contain cocoa solids, which have some beneficial properties.
  • Natural flavoring enhances taste without synthetic additives.
  • High oleic canola oil is a more stable oil option, reducing the risk of oxidation.

Concerns

  • Sugars such as glucose and fructose contribute to high sugar levels, raising health concerns.
  • Modified milk ingredients indicate processing, which may affect quality.
  • Glycerin is a synthetic ingredient that can raise questions about naturalness.
  • Presence of soy lecithin, while common, may concern those avoiding soy.

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: 3244064

More from this brand: Presidents Choice products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , soy , milk

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Frequently asked questions

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.
We detected: wheat, soy, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Sugars such as glucose and fructose contribute to high sugar levels, raising health concerns.; Modified milk ingredients indicate processing, which may affect quality.; Glycerin is a synthetic ingredient that can raise questions about naturalness.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Presidents Choice — Rich And Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Presidents Choice products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Presidents Choice — Rich And Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar a safety score of 60 / 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.
Presidents Choice — Rich And Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 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.
The composition includes sugars like glucose and fructose, which raise concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, modified milk ingredients and glycerin are present, indicating some processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Rolled oats provide a whole grain base, contributing to fiber content.; Dark chocolate chips add flavor and contain cocoa solids, which have some beneficial properties.; Natural flavoring enhances taste without synthetic additives.. 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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