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Barebells Protein Bars

Contains sucralose

This bar provides 20 g of protein and uses a milk protein blend with bovine collagen. It also contains maltitol, sucralose, artificial flavors and colors, and sunflower oil.

No added sugarNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gluten ingredientsLow sugarHigh proteinContains dairyContains soy
$3.09 lowest price at BariatricPal Store
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts

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Ingredients: Milk Protein Blend (Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate), Glycerin, Bovine Collagen Hydrolysate, Maltitol, Cocoa Butter, Polydextrose, Water, Confetti Blend (Maltitol, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Sunflower Oil, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake), Dry Whole Milk, Soy Protein Isolate, Sunflower Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Citric Acid, Sucralose
34 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as snacks, sweets, dessertsLow confidence · Scored on 2 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 30%50
Ingredients · counts 30%14
Processing · counts 25%25
Sourcing · counts 5%35
Transparency · counts 10%65
Why it scores 34
Nutrition 50 · No nutrition facts available; scored mid-range
Ingredients 14 · Red 40 (synthetic dye, −15); Yellow 5 (synthetic dye, −15); Sucralose (artificial sweetener, −12); 7 more
Processing 25 · Protein isolates, sweeteners, flavors, color additives and sucralose make this highly formulated.
Sourcing 35 · Refined protein ingredients and sunflower oil have no stated sourcing.
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list, but no specific sourcing or production claims.
Contains maltitol and sucralose
Contains artificial flavors and colors
Contains sunflower oil
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−12 for polydextrose, tapioca starch
Moderate, evolving−30 for red 40, yellow 5
Varies by additive−22 for whey protein isolate, artificial flavours, sugar alcohols and 1 more
Mixed evidence−12 for sucralose
ClearShelf standard−10 for sunflower oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Milk Protein Blend (Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate) Glycerin Bovine Collagen Hydrolysate Maltitol Cocoa Butter Polydextrose Water Confetti Blend (Maltitol, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Sunflower Oil, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake) Dry Whole Milk Soy Protein Isolate Sunflower Oil Natural and Artificial Flavors Tapioca Starch Salt Sunflower Lecithin Citric Acid Sucralose
17 ingredients 3 to watch4 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives11 additives · 4 moderate risk
Red 40 (Allura red) (E129)ColourModerate risk
Linked to hyperactivity in some children in a 2007 UK study; in the EU it must carry a warning label.
Yellow 5 (tartrazine) (E102)ColourModerate risk
Linked to hyperactivity in some children in a 2007 UK study, and can cause reactions in sensitive people; EU warning label.
Sucralose (E955)SweetenerModerate risk
Studies suggest it can alter gut bacteria and glucose response; a 2023 lab study found a breakdown product genotoxic.
Artificial flavoursFlavouringModerate risk
Undisclosed synthetic compounds; the FDA delisted seven synthetic flavours in 2018 after cancer findings in animals.
Blue 1 (brilliant blue) (E133)ColourLimited risk
Synthetic dye; approved in the US and EU with few safety concerns at permitted levels, and adds no nutrition.
Blue 2 (indigo carmine) (E132)ColourLimited risk
Synthetic dye; approved with an acceptable daily intake, though some animal data are limited.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol) (E420, E965, E967)SweetenerLimited risk
Can cause bloating and a laxative effect in larger amounts; xylitol is toxic to dogs.
Soy protein isolateProtein isolateLimited risk
Highly processed protein extracted with solvents; a marker of ultra-processed food.
Lecithin (E322)EmulsifierNo risk
From soy or sunflower; a natural emulsifier EFSA considers safe.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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