Salted Peanut-Caramel 60% High Protein Bar product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Salted Peanut-Caramel 60% High Protein Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Weider

Weider's Salted Peanut-Caramel 60% High Protein 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 Maltitol, Sucralose, Flavor.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This protein bar contains several processed ingredients like E422 (glycerol) and E965 (maltitol), which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of soy lecithin as an emulsifier also indicates moderate processing.

Main concern

E965 and E955 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 milk proteins and collagen hydrolysate, which can support muscle recovery.
  • Includes L-glutamine and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) like L-leucine, beneficial for muscle maintenance.

Concerns

  • E965 and E955 are artificial sweeteners that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Contains soy lecithin, which is a processed emulsifier and may not appeal to those seeking natural ingredients.

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: 4164735

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Allergens detected: egg , gluten , peanut , tree nut

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Weider — Salted Peanut-Caramel 60% High Protein Bar has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Weider products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: milk proteins, water, cocoa butter. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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.
This protein bar contains several processed ingredients like E422 (glycerol) and E965 (maltitol), which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of soy lecithin as an emulsifier also indicates moderate processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: egg, gluten, peanut, tree nut. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains milk proteins and collagen hydrolysate, which can support muscle recovery.; Includes L-glutamine and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) like L-leucine, beneficial for muscle maintenance.. 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.
Zerotox gives Weider — Salted Peanut-Caramel 60% High Protein 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.
Weider — Salted Peanut-Caramel 60% High Protein 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.
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