Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix
by Beer nuts
Scores 75/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix by Beer nuts scores 75/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 89 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 1 ingredient is flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 75/100
- Caution safety score
- 1
- flagged ingredient of 89 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- E
- Nutri-Score nutrition grade
Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.
What the Data Says About Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix
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. This score is a transparent derived index we compute from that public data, not an official FDA rating or endorsement; see the Methodology page for the exact weighting.
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.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 94,909 products we've scored in the Snacks category, the average safety score is 87.4/100. Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix scores 12.4 points below that category average (75/100 vs. 87.4/100), so it is a comparatively weaker pick for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
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 May 2026. 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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