24/29 ingredients recognized
Protein Bar
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Flagged concerns
sunflower oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; refined and oxidation-prone when heated.
mono - and diglycerides
Emulsifier; can contain trans fats not captured on the nutrition label; ultra-processed marker.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
retinyl palmitate
May enhance tumor development when applied on skin exposed to UV; avoid in daytime SPF products.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
protein blend (milk protein isolate, whey protein isolate, hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate), hydrolyzed collagen, glycerin, inulin, palm oil, water, maltitol, soy protein isolate, soy lecithin, peanuts, roasted peanuts, polydextrose, natural flavor, contains less than 2% of each of the following: cocoa powder (processed with alkali), salt, peanut flour, sunflower oil, milk fat, sucralose, mono - and diglycerides, tocopherols (to maintain freshness), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), niacinamide (vitamin B3), maltodextrin, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)