Amino Build
by Muscletech
Scores 70/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 2 flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
Amino Build by Muscletech scores 70/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 42 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 2 ingredients are flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 70/100
- Caution safety score
- 2
- flagged ingredients of 42 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0631656259629
- Barcode (UPC/EAN)
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 Amino Build
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. 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 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
| 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.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 6,533 products we've scored in the Dietary supplements category, the average safety score is 96.5/100. Amino Build scores 26.5 points below that category average (70/100 vs. 96.5/100), 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
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
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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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Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Product figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, and CSPI Chemical Cuisine data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.