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Chewy Protein Bars
Kirkland · 50/100 · Caution
5 ingredients flagged with caution
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Soy Lecithin | Caution | Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic. |
| Corn Syrup | Caution | Refined glucose syrup from corn starch. |
| Maltodextrin | Caution | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×0 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 50
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Soy Lecithin | -10 | Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic. |
| Corn Syrup | -10 | Refined glucose syrup from corn starch. |
| Maltodextrin | -10 | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
Ingredients
Peanutsisolated soy proteinTapioca StarchSaltchicory root extractdark chocolate flavored coatingSugar (Refined)palm kernel oilCocoa PowderWhole MilkSoy LecithinPeanut Buttersemisweet chocolate chipsChocolate LiquorCocoa ButterVanilla Extractvegetable glycerinCorn Syrupgum arabicchicory root inulinMaltodextrinSea SaltCoconutAlmondsNatural FlavorAlmond Butter
Diets this fits
PescatarianGluten-free
Certifications
Kosher
Label claims
Gluten Free
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