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Tert-Butylhydroquinone
Skin-lightening agent. Restricted EU; FDA voluntary recalls 2022. Avoid during pregnancy.
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Musashi Protein Crisp Bar White Choc Salted Caramel 60g
Is Musashi Protein Crisp Bar White Choc Salted Caramel 60g low tox? Our scanner flagged 4 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 3 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid3 caution
4 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Maltitol
Sugar alcohol. Common osmotic-laxative and bloating trigger in IBS at >10g intake.
amber
Sulphites
Documented MCAS, asthma and migraine trigger in sensitive individuals.
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Sucralose
Studies show altered gut microbiota and increased gut permeability.
Full ingredients (from label)
Soy Protein Nuggets (34%) (Isolated Soy Protein, Tapioca Starch, Salt)No Added Sugar White Chocolate (26%) (Sweeteners (Maltitol, Steviol Glycosides), Cocoa Butter, Milk Solids, Emulifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavours)No Added Sugar Caramel (Sweeteners (Sorbitol, Polydextrose), Vegetable Fat Vegetable Fat, Antioxidant (tert-Butylhydroquinone), Stabilisers (Cellulose Microcrystalline, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vegetable Oil)Glucose Syrup (Sulphites)Soy Protein IsolateHumectant (Glycerol)Peanut ButterSalted Caramel Chips (3%) (Sweetener (Isomalt), Flavour)Pea Protein IsolateFlavoursPeanut FlourSaltBurnt Sugar SyrupSweetener (Sucralose).
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
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