Gorilla Mind Black Cherry Vanilla
by Gorilla Mind
Scores 85/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Gorilla Mind Black Cherry Vanilla by Gorilla Mind scores 85/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 33 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 33 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- C
- 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 Gorilla Mind Black Cherry Vanilla
Gorilla Mind Black Cherry Vanilla by Gorilla Mind 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, Gorilla Mind Black Cherry Vanilla 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 C 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 | 85/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | C | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 49,768 products we've scored in the Beverages category, the average safety score is 94.1/100. Gorilla Mind Black Cherry Vanilla scores 9.1 points below that category average (85/100 vs. 94.1/100), 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
Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 can (16 fl oz) Amount Per Serving Calories 5 % Daily Value** Total Fat 0g 0% Sodium 25mg Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 0g Vitamin C 90mg 100% diacin (as Niacinamider (Vit B) 16mg 100% Vitamin B, (as P5P) 5mg 294% • Vitamin B, (as Methylcobalamin 5mcg 208% Pantothenic Acid (Vit B,) 5img 100% Not a significant source of saturated fat trans fat, cholesterol dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium "Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet Carbonated Filtered Water, Matural Flavors Citric Acid N Acely-L-Tyrosine, Alpha-GPC 50% (l-alpha-glycerytoosphoryicholine Sucralose Cateine Anhydrous, Uridine 5 - Monophosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate L-Theanine, Ascorbic Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Niacinamide, Saffron Extract Edelate Catum Disodium, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridonal 5 - Phosphate, Methyl cobalamin Huperzine A from Huperzia serrata whole plant extracti GORILLA MIND ENERGY MATRIX N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine Apla-GPC 50% (L-alpha - glycery|phosphory/choline) Catfeine Uridine 5'- Monophosphate L-Theanine Sattron Extract AMOUNT PER CAN 1000 mg 400 mg 200 mg 200 mg 100 mg 15 mg 200 mcg 715A Sale Sire, STE 136, Boise, 1D 83714, USA @GORILLAMIND CORINTMIND PLEASE 1113 51018 JN: This product is only intended for healthy adults 18 years of age or older Do not consume if you are sensitive to caffeine or in combination with caffeine or stimulants from other sources luch catteine may cause nervousness irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally rapid heart rate Not for use by women who are pregnant, nursing or truine to become pregnant Consult ensed, qualitied healthcare protessional before consuming this product Do not condition Do not exceed (2) cans per day
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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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