Trisource Protein Blend

Trisource Protein Blend carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 35 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 — Trisource 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 613560Sucralose10490Trisource Protein Blend35
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Trisource 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

Trisource Protein Blend currently appears in 35 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.

Trisource 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 Trisource 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 Trisource Protein Blend
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 35 products OpenFoodFacts

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

Products Containing

Showing 35 of 35 products

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Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Brownie bar
The Protein Bakery
95/100
Chocolate brownie bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
95/100
Chocolate peanut butter
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Chocolate peanut butter bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
85/100
Lemon poppy seed pound cake protein bars
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
85/100
Peanut butter cookie bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Peanut Butter Cookie Protein Plus Bar
Powerbar
100/100
Powerbar protein snack bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Powerbar, protein plus bar, peanut butter cookie
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Powerbar, protein plus bar, salted caramel
Unknown
100/100
Powerbar, triple threat protein bar, chocolate caramel fusion
Unknown
95/100
Protein bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
95/100
Protein bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein bar
Powerbar
100/100
Protein Bar, chocolate brownie
Powerbar,United Cosmetics Inc.
100/100
protein bar, cookies & cream caramel crisp
Powerbar,Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein Bar, Cookies and Cream
Powerbar,Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein bars
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
85/100
Protein Plus Bar
Yolo Candy Llc
100/100
Protein plus bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein Plus Bar
Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein plus bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein plus bar
Unknown
85/100
Protein plus bar
Unknown
85/100
Protein plus bar
Unknown
100/100
Protein plus* bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein Recovery Bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Protein snack bar, peanut butter caramel crisp
Powerbar,Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Proteinplus bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100
Proteinplus reducd sugar bar
Unknown
85/100
Triple threat protein bars
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
95/100
Vanilla Protein Plus* Bar
Powerbar, Premier Nutrition Corporation
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trisource Protein Blend safe to eat?

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

What products contain Trisource Protein Blend?

Trisource Protein Blend is found in 35 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Trisource Protein Blend do in food?

Trisource 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.