Barebells
Open Food Facts brand roll-up for Barebells, current as of September 2026. Screening averages and flag shares live in the short-answer band below. This hero only situates the catalog slice.
The short answer
Barebells averages 81.0/100 across the 46 of 188 tracked products that carry an ingredient list, and 97.8% of those contain at least one separately flagged ingredient. The figure summarizes Open Food Facts labels cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI; it does not establish recall status, allergy suitability, or the composition of products outside this snapshot.
- 81.0/100
- average ingredient-screening score across 46 scored products
- 188
- tracked products in this brand roll-up
- 97.8%
- scored products with at least one flagged ingredient
- 100%
- of NOVA-classified products that are ultra-processed (Group 4)
Source snapshot current as of September 2026; open individual products before making a product-specific decision.
Portfolio reading
Use the distribution, then open the outliers
With 188 tracked products, the useful signal is the shape of the portfolio rather than one headline score. The current concern-sorted list begins Protein Bar Birthday Cake; Protein Bar Birthday Cake; protein milk; 97.8% of records contain at least one flagged ingredient while the overall mean is 81.0/100. Open those outliers first, then compare neighboring formulations. The aggregate does not establish recall status, allergen suitability, or the composition of an item outside this snapshot.
Catalog evidence
Ingredient-list coverage comes before the score
Only 46 of 188 tracked Barebells records (24.5%) include an ingredient list. The remaining 142 cannot be screened, so the 81.0/100 mean describes the labelled subset rather than the whole brand.
Next check: use the product rows below to verify the labelled subset, then compare the current package for any unscored item.
What the Data Says About Barebells
Barebells: 188 products tracked, 46 with an ingredient list, avg safety score 81.0/100, 97.8% of those scored products has at least one flagged ingredient.
Because ingredient lists cover only 24.5% of tracked records, this average is a description of the labelled subset, not a brand-wide tier. The coverage gap is the dominant limitation. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Processing mix (NOVA)
Barebells processing intensity
Barebells's NOVA-classified set is 46 products: 100% ultra-processed (Group 4, 46 items) with Group 4 (ultra-processed) largest at 46. That ultra-processed share sits 21.7 points above the 78.3% median for 1,323 brands with 50+ products. NOVA is processing intensity, not additive safety.
- G1
- 0
- G2
- 0
- G3
- 0
- G4 ultra
- 46 (100%)
Shelf mix
Where Barebells shows up in Open Food Facts
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Barebells concentrates in Dietary supplements (32, 76% of this top-five); Snacks (9); Beverages and beverages preparations (1).
Average score by leading shelf label
| Shelf | Scored n | Avg | Flagged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary supplements | 30 | 82/100 | 96.7% |
| Snacks | 8 | 85/100 | 100% |
Portfolio shape
How scores cluster inside this brand
The brand average (81.0/100) summarizes 46 scored products. This distribution shows whether that mean sits on a tight cluster or a wide spread, a few low-scoring SKUs can matter even when the headline average looks strong.
Barebells product score distribution
Brand average 81.0/100 across 46 scored products
81 53rd percentile sits above 53% of the 46 scored products we track
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored products. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Distribution as text
- 0–10
- 1 scored products (2%)
- 10–20
- 1 scored products (2%)
- 60–70
- 2 scored products (4%)
- 80–90
- 41 scored products (89%)
- 100 and above
- 1 scored products (2%)
Source Open Food Facts product labels × FDA SAFFA × CSPI · September 2026
Sucralose is the flagged ingredient Barebells uses most
Across the 46 Barebells products scored here, Sucralose appears in 45. Only 1,692 other brands here use it (4.8%), which makes it a more particular choice than the flags that dominate the catalogue. A flag records that a named source raised a concern about an ingredient. It is not a finding that a product is unsafe to eat.
| Flagged ingredient | Barebells products | Why it is flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Sucralose | 45 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
| Acesulfame Potassium | 2 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
| Blue 1 | 2 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Carrageenan | 2 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
| Red 40 | 2 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Yellow 5 | 2 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Blue 2 | 1 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
Counts are products in this database whose ingredient list names the flagged ingredient. Flags come from FDA enforcement actions, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings and US state ingredient laws; see the methodology for how each source is applied.
Visible product sample
Label complexity does not determine the screening result
Each point is one of the 46 concern-sorted Barebells records shown below. Horizontal position is the number of resolved ingredients on that product's stored label; vertical position is its source-derived screening score. The dashed medians (21 ingredients and 85/100) divide this displayed sample only. A longer label is not automatically worse: open a specific product to inspect its flagged rows and source coverage.
- Shown records
- 46
- Median label
- 21 ingredients
- Median score
- 85/100
The outlined point is Protein Bar Birthday Cake, the displayed record with the most flagged ingredients (5). Bubble size represents flagged ingredient count plus one, so zero-flagged products remain visible. The score is derived from FDA SAFFA and CSPI fields; this chart does not establish recall status, dietary suitability, or a health outcome.
Read the plotted values
- Protein Bar Birthday Cake: 26 resolved ingredients, 0/100, 5 flagged.
- Protein Bar Birthday Cake: 21 resolved ingredients, 10/100, 4 flagged.
- protein milk: 12 resolved ingredients, 65/100, 3 flagged.
- Choco milk drink: 13 resolved ingredients, 65/100, 3 flagged.
- Creamy Crisp Protein Bar: 20 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar Cookies & Caramel: 19 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Salty Peanut: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Chocolate Dough: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- PROTEIN BAR SALTY PEANUT: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- PROTEIN BAR CARAMEL + CASHEW: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar White Chocolate Almond: 18 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- PROTEIN BAR COOKIES & CREAM: 19 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Chocolate Dough Protein Bar: 20 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Hazelnut & Nougat Vegan Protein Bar: 19 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Creamy Crisp Protein Bar: 19 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Cookies & Cream Protein Bar: 25 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar Salty Peanut: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Chocolate dough: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- PROTEIN BAR CHOCOLATE DOUGH: 17 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Caramel Cashew: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Caramel Choco: 22 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- 12 Protein Bars Variety Pack: 26 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar Creamy Crisp: 19 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar Cookies & Caramel: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein bar Pumpkin Spice: 25 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar Cookies & Caramel: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar Peppermint Bark: 25 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Key Lime Pie: 23 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Soft Protein Bar Caramel Choco: 25 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Soft Protein Bar Peanut Caramel: 24 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Soft Protein Bar Caramel Choco: 23 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- SOFT PROTEIN BAR SALTED PEANUT CARAMEL: 25 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- PEANUT BUTTER: 20 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Peanut Butter: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar Peanut Butter: 24 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Marshmallow Soft Protein Bar Peanut Roob: 30 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar Wild Cherry: 24 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Lemon Cheesecake Protein Bar: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Chocolate Dough: 19 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Chocolate Dough: 20 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Cookies & Caramel: 23 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein bar cookies and cream: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Bar: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Cookies&Cream: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Cookies & Caramel: 21 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Protein Soda-Wild Strawberry: 18 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
Products by Barebells
Showing 50 display-quality records, sorted by concern level (most flagged first); 138 tracked records with unusable upstream names remain in the aggregate but are not shown.
Nationwide brands with similar catalog profiles
Two PlainFoodSafe-derived peer sets for Barebells: closest on tracked product count (188 here) and closest on average ingredient screening score (81/100 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood, not a largest-catalog strip.
Similar product count
Nearest other brands by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Similar average screening score
Nearest other brands by average ingredient screening score (floored at ≥50 scored products), distinct from the count row.
Counts and averages from Open Food Facts labels screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine; neither axis is a health outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barebells food safe? ▼
Barebells has an average safety score of 81/100 across the 46 of 188 tracked products that carry an ingredient list. 97.8% of those contain flagged ingredients.
How many Barebells products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 188 Barebells products. 46 include an ingredient list and can be screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI data; 142 cannot be scored from this snapshot.
How processed is the Barebells catalog? ▼
Barebells has 46 NOVA-classified products; 100% are ultra-processed (Group 4, 46 items) and Group 4 is the largest slice. NOVA describes processing intensity, not whether additives on a label are flagged.
Which shelves dominate the Barebells catalog? ▼
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Barebells concentrates in Dietary supplements (32, 76% of this top-five); Snacks (9); Beverages and beverages preparations (1).
Does Barebells use artificial dyes? ▼
Open the individual product pages below to see which Barebells items list a synthetic dye on their label. For whether the company has committed to removing dyes, the FDA and CSPI both publish corporate-commitment trackers; we no longer restate those commitments here.
What to do with this Barebells profile
Use this roll-up as orientation, then verify the specific package you hold against its ingredient panel and the named official sources.
- Start with Protein Bar Birthday Cake, the displayed product with the most flagged ingredients (5) in this sample. Open the outlier product
- Sucralose appears in 45 scored Barebells products, review why each source flags it before treating the brand average as uniform. Review flagged ingredient counts
- Compare Barebells's 81.0/100 average and 97.8% flagged share against other brands before treating either figure as a recall or clearance signal. Brand safety rankings
- Cross-check any additive concern against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine rather than relying on this derived index alone. Scoring methodology
A flagged ingredient records a source concern, not a recall, ban, or medical clearance. Always verify the current package label and consult official sources for product-specific decisions.
Citation & disclaimer notes
Brand scores aggregate ingredient-level FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings across Open Food Facts product data. See our methodology. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe.Disclaimer: Informational purposes only; not professional advice. A flagged ingredient is not a recall or a ban. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Brand figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.
