Chef Robert Irvine's Fit Crunch
Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Food & Beverage
70
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (37)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylated Monoglycerides | Low Risk | — |
| Almond | Low Risk | — |
| Baking Soda | Beneficial | — |
| Beta-Carotene (for color) | Low Risk | — |
| Cocoa (processed with alkali) | Low Risk | — |
| Diglycerides | Low Risk | — |
| Gelatin (bovine) | Low Risk | — |
| Glucose Syrup | Low Risk | — |
| Maltitol | Low Risk | — |
| Maltodextrin | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| Mono | Low Risk | — |
| Natural Flavor | Beneficial | — |
| Natural Tocopherols (to preserve freshness) | Beneficial | Vitamin E. Antioxidant. Safe. |
| Peanut | Low Risk | — |
| Peppermint Oil | Beneficial | — |
| Potassium Sorbate (preservative) | Caution | Allergen. DNA damage at high concentrations. |
| Propylene Glycol Mono Esters | Caution | Irritant at high concentrations. Penetration enhancer. |
| Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate) | Low Risk | — |
| Salt | Low Risk | — |
| Silicon Dioxide | Low Risk | — |
| Sodium Caseinate | Low Risk | — |
| Sorbitol | Low Risk | — |
| Soybean Oil | Low Risk | High omega-6. Inflammatory at high intake. |
| Soy Lecithin | Low Risk | GMO concern. Generally recognized as safe. |
| Soy Protein Isolate | Low Risk | — |
| Sucralose | Caution | Gut microbiome disruption. DNA damage when heated. |
| Sugar | Low Risk | — |
| Sunflower Lecithin | Beneficial | — |
| Sunflower Oil | Beneficial | — |
| Tapioca Starch | Low Risk | — |
| Titanium Dioxide | Low Risk | Inhalation concern (nanoparticles). IARC 2B when inhaled. |
| Vanilla Powder | Low Risk | — |
| Vegetable Glycerin | Low Risk | Humectant. Safe. Plant or animal derived. |
| Vegetable Oils (Palm Kernel and Palm) | Low Risk | Often refined. Omega-6 inflammatory potential. |
| Vitamin A Palmitate | Low Risk | — |
| Water | Low Risk | — |
| Whey | Low Risk | — |