Complete Protein Blend

Complete Protein Blend carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 38 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Complete Protein Blend highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Complete Protein Blend38
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Complete Protein Blend has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Complete Protein Blend currently appears in 38 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Complete Protein Blend serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Complete Protein Blend in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Complete Protein Blend
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 38 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 38 of 38 products

BAR
Vega
100/100
BAR
Vega
100/100
BAR
Vega
100/100
Chocolate + Peanut Butter
The Gfb, The GFB: The Gluten Free Bar
100/100
Chocolate Cherry Almond
The Gfb, The GFB: The Gluten Free Bites
100/100
Chocolate coconut cashew
Unknown
100/100
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Vega Sport
100/100
Coconut + Cashew
The Gfb, The GFB: The Gluten Free Bites
100/100
Coconut cashew bites
Unknown
100/100
Coconut cashew crunch bar
The Gfb
100/100
Coconut Macadamia The Original Energy Bites, Coconut Macadamia
Trail truffles
100/100
Complete Protein White Bread
Unbun
100/100
Cranberry + Toasted Almond
The Gfb, The GFB: The Gluten Free Bar
100/100
Cranberry Toasted Almond Bar
Gluten Free Bar The Gfb
100/100
Dark Chocolate + Coconut
The GFB, The GFB: The Gluten Free Bites
100/100
Dark Chocolate + Coconut Bites
The GFB
100/100
Dark Chocolate + Peanut Butter Bites
The GFB
100/100
Dark chocolate coconut bites
Unknown
100/100
Endurance Bar
Vega Sport
100/100
GFB Bites Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut
The GFB Gluten Free Brothers
100/100
Gluten free bar
The Gfb
100/100
Gluten Free Bar Peanut Butter
The Gfb, The GFB: The Gluten Free Bar
100/100
Gluten Free Bites
Unknown
100/100
Gluten free p b & j bites
Unknown
100/100
Meal Bar
Vega One
100/100
Oatmeal + Raisin
The Gfb, The GFB: The Gluten Free Bar
100/100
Protein bar
Vega, Vega Sport
100/100
Protein bar
Vega
100/100
Protein bar
Vega
100/100
Protein bar
Vega
100/100
Protein Powder
Pure Protein
95/100
Sport Protein Bar
Vega
100/100
Sport Protein Bar
Vega
100/100
The gfb gluten free gmo high protein bites pbj
The Gfb
100/100
The Gfb, Coconut Cashew Crunch Gluten Free Bar
Gf & Company Llc
100/100
The Original Mint Creme Energy Bites, Mint Creme
Trail truffles
100/100
Upnourish protein
Unknown
100/100
Vega, sport protein bar, chocolate coconut
Vega
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Complete Protein Blend safe to eat?

Complete Protein Blend has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Complete Protein Blend?

Complete Protein Blend is found in 38 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Complete Protein Blend do in food?

Complete Protein Blend serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.