Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix
by Beer nuts
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix by Beer nuts receives a safety score of 75/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix by Beer nuts carries a composite safety score of 75/100, which we classify as "Caution" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone. The Nutri-Score grade of E reflects nutritional balance — calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content — which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 75/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | E | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Beer Nuts Original Peanuts [Peanuts, Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup And Salt], Bbq Insane Grain [Corn, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Canola Or Safflower Oil), Salt, Sugar, Dehydrated Vegetables (Onion, Tomato, Garlic), Dextrose, Spices, Paprika, Fructose, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Extractives Of Paprika, Natural Flavors (Including Smoke), Torula Yeast, Malted Barley Flour, Caramel Color And Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide To Prevent Caking], Hot & Spicy Sesame Stix [Enriched Wheat Flour (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron (Reduced Iron), Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil, Sesame Seeds, Bulgur Wheat, Pepper Sauce Seasoning (Tomato Powder, Salt, Maltodextrin, Corn Flour, Onion Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Green Bell Pepper Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices, Pepper Sauce Powder (Aged Red Peppers, Vinegar, Salt), Citric Acid, Jalapeno Pepper Powder, Chili Pepper), Salt, Beet Powder (Color), Turmeric (Color)], Pretzel Niblets [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Corn Syrup, Yeast], Nacho Corn Sticks [Yellow Corn Masa, Soybean Oil, Nacho Seasoning (Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes), Salt, Rice Flour, Tomato Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Whey, Monosodium Glutamate, Buttermilk, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Yellow 6 Lake, Spice, Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Disodium Inosinate & Disodium Guanylate)], Honey Mustard Spuggets [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Corn, Canola, Cottonseed, Soybean), Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Corn Syrup, Onion Powder, Mustard Flour, Salad Style Mustard (Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric), Food Starch - Modified, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Honey, Turmeric Extractive, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Yeast, Natural Flavor, Vinegar Solids]
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Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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