Is The Better Breakfast Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Member's Mark
The Better Breakfast Bar is a snack from Member's Mark. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Fructose Wheat Syrup, Sugar, Natural Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose wheat syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of glycerin and natural flavors also indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Whole wheat flour provides a source of whole grains, contributing to dietary fiber.
- Dried cranberries and apple pieces add fruit content, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Buckwheat groats are a gluten-free grain, offering a nutritious alternative.
- Inulin serves as a prebiotic fiber, which may support digestive health.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Glycerin and natural flavors are processed ingredients that may indicate lower quality.
- Presence of ammonium bicarbonate as a leavening agent may raise questions about processing.
- Use of skim milk and egg indicates animal-derived ingredients, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Whole Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole wheat flour is a whole grain that provides dietary fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Glucose Fructose Wheat Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Wheat Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose wheat syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE WHEAT SYRUP
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, contributing to the product's overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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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 in the product but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as natural_extract. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: STRAWBERRY PUREE
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Is Dried Cranberries safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Cranberries is used here as natural_extract. Dried cranberries provide natural sweetness and antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, CRANBERRY POWDER, SUNFLOWER OIL)
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Is Inulin safe in this snack?
Medium
Inulin is used here as fiber. Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that can support digestive health but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: INULIN
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Is Rape Seed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rape Seed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rape seed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat content but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: RAPESEED OIL
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can encompass various substances, raising questions about the specific ingredients used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVOR
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Is Skim Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk adds protein and calcium but is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not align with all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKIM MILK
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg is used here as base. Egg provides protein and contributes to texture but is also an animal-derived ingredient, limiting its appeal to some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGG
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: 3354369
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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