Is Whole Nutrition Bar Mash Up Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Luna
Whole Nutrition Bar Mash Up is a snack from Luna. 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 Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient analysis reveals a mix of good and medium quality components. Ingredients like brown rice syrup and cane sugar raise concerns about added sugars, while protein grain blend offers some nutritional value.
Main concern
Brown rice syrup and cane sugar are added sugars that may contribute to excessive sweetness and lower overall nutritional 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
- Protein grain blend includes rolled oats and soy protein isolate, providing a source of dietary protein and fiber.
- Apple puree concentrate and blueberry puree contribute natural fruit flavors and some vitamins.
Concerns
- Brown rice syrup and cane sugar are added sugars that may contribute to excessive sweetness and lower overall nutritional quality.
- Presence of palm oil and palm kernel oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Protein Grain Blend safe in this snack?
Medium
Protein Grain Blend is used here as base. A mixture of rolled oats, soy protein isolate, and other grains that provides protein and fiber, but may be processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: protein grain blend (rolled oats*, soy protein isolate, roasted soybeans*, rice flour*, soy flour*)
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Is Brown Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. A sweetener derived from brown rice, it adds sweetness but is a form of added sugar that can impact health negatively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown rice syrup*
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Common sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar*
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Is Apple Puree Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Puree Concentrate is used here as flavor. Natural fruit ingredient that adds flavor and some nutrients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: apple puree concentrate*
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Puree Concentrate
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Is Chicory Fiber Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Chicory Fiber Syrup is used here as fiber. A source of dietary fiber that can aid digestion, though it may be processed and not as beneficial as whole fibers.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: chicory fiber syrup
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Adds sweetness and flavor but is also a concentrated source of sugar, which may affect health negatively.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: apple juice concentrate*
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Sunflower And Or Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower And Or Soybean Oil is used here as base. Common vegetable oils that provide fat but may be refined, raising concerns about processing and health.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower and/or soybean oil
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Is Vegetable Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Glycerin is used here as sweetener. Used as a sweetener and humectant, it is derived from fats and may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: vegetable glycerin
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Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. A saturated fat that raises health concerns and is linked to environmental issues due to palm oil production.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm kernel oil
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Another saturated fat that poses health risks and is associated with unsustainable agricultural practices.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm oil*
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. A natural preservative and flavor enhancer that is generally recognized as safe and adds acidity.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Used as a leavening agent, it is generally safe but indicates some processing in the product.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: sodium bicarbonate
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Is Pectin safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. A natural thickening agent derived from fruits, it is generally safe but indicates some processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pectin
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Is Elderberry Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Elderberry Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Natural colorant that adds color and some antioxidants, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: elderberry juice concentrate* (for color)
Read the full ingredient profile for Elderberry Juice Concentrate
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: 3411186
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Allergens detected: soy
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