Caution

Peanut Butter Protein Box

by Smoothie King

Scores 85/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.

Barcode 0874084000597 · Serving size 1 box (176 g)

The verdict

Peanut Butter Protein Box by Smoothie King scores 85/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 52 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 52 analyzed
Group 4
Ultra-processed
0874084000597
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 Peanut Butter Protein Box

Peanut Butter Protein Box by Smoothie King 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, Peanut Butter Protein Box 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 Peanut Butter Protein Box
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

1
Pasteurized Milk
2
Salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
3
Enzymes
4
Annatto
Coloring
Certain People Should Avoid
5
Cultured Pasteurized Milk
6
Jalapeno Peppers
7
Flax
8
Sea salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
9
Enriched Wheat Flour
10
Niacin
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
11
Reduced Iron
12
Thiamin Mononitrate
13
Riboflavin
COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
14
Folic Acid
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Approved
15
Ascorbic Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DOUGH STRENGTHENER, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
GRAS
16
Rosemary Extract
17
Yeast
18
Malted Barley Flour
19
Vitamin B1
20
Iron
21
Flaxseed
22
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
23
Cane Sugar
24
Honey
25
Brown Sugar
26
Molasses
27
Tomato Paste
28
Distilled Vinegar
29
Water
30
Sugar
Sweetener
Cut Back
31
Spices
32
Onion Powder
33
Garlic Powder
34
Natural Smoke Flavor
35
Tamarind
36
Natural Flavor
37
Paprika
38
Chili Powder
39
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
40
Sodium Citrate
41
Sodium Diacetate
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
Safe GRAS
42
Sodium Phosphate
43
Sodium Erythorbate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DOUGH STRENGTHENER, FLOUR TREATING AGENT, OXIDIZING OR REDUCING AGENT, PROCESSING AID, SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT
Safe GRAS
44
Sodium Nitrite
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PROPELLANT
Avoid Prior Sanctioned
45
Beef
46
Molasses Powder
47
Cherry Powder
48
Black Pepper
49
Celery Powder
50
Cane Sugar
51
Peanut Oil
FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, TEXTURIZER
GRAS
52
Palm Oil

Full Ingredient List

pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto, cultured pasteurized milk, jalapeno peppers, flax, sea salt, enriched wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid, rosemary extract, yeast, malted barley flour, ascorbic acid, niacin, vitamin B1, iron, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, sea salt, flaxseed, extra virgin olive oil, organic cane sugar, sea salt, honey, brown sugar, molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, water, salt, sugar, spices, onion powder, garlic powder, natural smoke flavor, tamarind, natural flavor, paprika, chili powder, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium diacetate, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, beef, molasses powder, sea salt, cherry powder, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, celery powder, cherry powder, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, celery powder, cane sugar, peanut oil, palm oil, sea salt

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.

Product data from Open Food Facts; additive safety from the FDA SAFFA inventory and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details. Compiled by PlainFoodSafe

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.