SkinnyStix
Scores 85/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
SkinnyStix scores 85/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 50 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.
- 85/100
- Caution safety score
- 1
- flagged ingredient of 50 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0681168486075
- 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 SkinnyStix
SkinnyStix carries a composite safety score of 85/100, 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, SkinnyStix 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 | 85/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | 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
Full Ingredient List
citric acid, malic acid, natural flavors, dextrose, sucralose, honey powder, ce and red cabbage powder (for color), contains: soy, directions: for increased energy, mood elevation, heightened stamina, and improved focus, adults mix entire contents of 1 skinnystix packet in 16 fl, oz, of water and drink or sip as desired, for powerful appetite control, weight loss, and body fat reduction, adults mix entire contents of 1 skinnystix packet in 16 fl, oz, of water and drink the entire serving 15 minutes before main meals, do not exceed 3 skinnystix per day, use in conjunction with any sensible diet and exercise program, individual results will vary, warning: do not exceed suggested daily serving, not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years, do not use if pregnant or nursing, this product contains a significantly potent xanthine (i,e,, caffeine and caffeine-like stimulants) mixture of about 120 mg per serving, consult your physician before use if you are taking medication, are sensitive to stimulants, or have a medical condition, do not use if sachet/packet is torn or broken, use only as directed, keep out of reach of children, note: limit the use of xanthine-containing (i,e,, caffeine and caffeine-like stimulants) supplements, foods, or beverages while consuming this product because stimulants may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally, rapid heartbeat, if you or your health-care provider have any questions, please call: 1-800-898-5153, note for customers of other zantrex® products: zantrex formulations work in different ways, for maximum effectiveness, take zantrex skinnyslix every day as directed, note to the people of california: the following notice is required by california's safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986, better known as proposition 65, this notice does not apply to any other state in the union, inns you to lead, which is
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.
Related
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.