Amino Build

by Muscletech

70
Caution
Safety Score (out of 100)

Contains 2 flagged ingredients

Amino Build by Muscletech receives a safety score of 70/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 2 ingredients 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.

Barcode
0631656259629
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed
Serving Size
10g

What the Data Says About

Amino Build by Muscletech carries a composite safety score of 70/100, 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 2 flagged ingredients 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, Amino Build 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.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Composite safety metrics for Amino Build
Metric Value Source
PlainFoodSafe Score 70/100 FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite
Flagged ingredients 2 CSPI/FDA review
NOVA processing group Group 4 OpenFoodFacts
Nutri-Score Not available OpenFoodFacts

Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.

Ingredient Safety Analysis

1
Amino Acid Complex
2
L-leucine
FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Approved
3
L-isoleucine
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Approved
4
L-valine
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Approved
5
Taurine
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
Safe Listed
6
Natural Acids
7
Citric Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, ENZYME, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Safe GRAS
8
Malic Acid
FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SYNERGIST
Safe GRAS
9
Refresh Blend
10
Sodium Citrate
11
Watermelon Juice Powder
12
Citrullus Vulgaris
13
Fruit
14
Coconut Water Powder
15
Cocos Nucifera
16
Maltodextrin
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, HUMECTANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT, TEXTURIZER
Safe GRAS
17
Anti-caking Agent
18
Silicon Dioxide
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, HUMECTANT, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT
Safe GRAS
19
Sweeteners
20
Acesulfame Potassium
NON-NUTRITIVE SWEETENER
Avoid Approved
21
Sucralose
NUTRITIVE SWEETENER
Avoid Approved
22
Magnesium Hydroxide
COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, PROCESSING AID
GRAS
23
Flavouring
24
Zinc Gluconate
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
25
Colour
26
Carotenes
27
Emulsifier
28
Lecithins
29
Sodium Chloride. Produced In A Facility That Also Handles Milk
30
Soybeans
31
Cereals Containing Gluten
32
Crustaceans
33
Eggs
34
Fish
35
Celery
36
Mustard And Sulphite Ingredients. Directions: To Obtain The Beneficial Effects
37
Mix 1 Serving
38
1 Scoop
39
Dublin 2
40
D02 H798
41
Suite 47
42
Ealing

Full Ingredient List

Amino Acid Complex (61%) (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, Taurine), Acids (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Refresh Blend (10%) (Sodium Citrate, Watermelon Juice Powder [Citrullus vulgaris, fruit], Coconut Water Powder [Cocos nucifera, fruit]), Maltodextrin, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose), Magnesium Hydroxide, Flavouring, Zinc Gluconate, Colour (Carotenes), Emulsifier (Lecithins), Sodium Chloride. Produced in a facility that also handles milk, soybeans, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, celery, mustard and sulphite ingredients. DIRECTIONS: To obtain the beneficial effects, mix 1 serving (1 scoop) with 250 mL of cold water and consume once daily. Read the entire label before use and follow the directions provided. WARNING: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not administer to children. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose or use for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor. Food supplements shall not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not combine with additional food supplements that contain zinc. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN. Made in the EU with Amino Acid Complex of non-E Distributed in the EU by/Fabriqué en UE avec un com d'acides aminés d'origine non-UE. Distribué en E Tillverkad i EU med kreatin monohydrate med using icke-EU. Distribuerad i EU av/Hergestellt in der E Aminosäuren Komplex mit Nicht-EU-Ursprungs. Verfietin der EU durch/Fabricado en la UE con un complejo de aminoácidos de origen fuera de la UE. Distribuido en la E por/Gemaakt in de EU met aminozuurcomplex van oorsprong. Gedistribueerd in de EU door/Prodott con complesso di aminoacidi di origine non UE Distr nell'UE da lovate Health Sciences Europe Limited 12 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 H798, Ireland. Distributed in the UK by/Distribué au Royaume-Uni pa Distribuerad i Storbritannien av/Vertrieb im Vereinigtes Königreich durch/Distribuido en el Reino Unido por Gedistribueerd in het Verenigd Koninkrijk door/Dist nel Regno Unito da lovate Health Sciences International 4 Spring Bridge Road, Suite 47, Ealing, London W5244 United Kingdom. © 2022. Do not use if packaging has been tampered with. FOR LOT NO. AND BEST BEFORE END: SEE BOTTOM OF BOTTLE

Categories

Dietary supplements Bodybuilding supplements BCAA

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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Data sourced from official FDA, USDA, and CDC food-safety databases. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe Editorial