GLUTEN FREE BAR

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Is GLUTEN FREE BAR healthy?

GLUTEN FREE BAR scores 71/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This gluten-free bar contains a variety of beneficial ingredients such as Virginia peanuts, organic dates, and a complete protein blend, which provide healthy fats, natural sugars, and essential amino acids.

How processed is GLUTEN FREE BAR?

GLUTEN FREE BAR is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive GLUTEN FREE BAR's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Virginia Peanuts, Organic Dates, Golden Flaxseed count in its favor; Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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GLUTEN FREE BAR

The GFB: The Gluten Free Bar
71 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by GF & Company, LLC
Category Protein Bars
Summary

This gluten-free bar contains a variety of beneficial ingredients such as Virginia peanuts, organic dates, and a complete protein blend, which provide healthy fats, natural sugars, and essential amino acids. The use of organic ingredients like dark chocolate and agave nectar enhances its nutritional profile while avoiding synthetic additives. However, the product is processed, which limits its score, and the presence of added sugars from organic brown rice syrup and agave nectar slightly detracts from its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 14

Virginia Peanuts
Good

Provides quality plant-based protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber.

Organic Dates
Good

Whole food sweetener that provides natural energy, fiber, and beneficial antioxidants.

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Golden Flaxseed
Good

Nutritious seed providing plant-based omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber.

Vanilla Extract
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Cocoa Powder
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Sea Salt
Good

Minimally processed salt that provides sodium and trace minerals without heavy chemical processing.

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Brown Rice Protein
Neutral

Plant-based protein source used to boost the protein content of the bar.

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Pea Protein
Neutral

Hypoallergenic plant-based protein source that contributes to the overall protein blend.

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Organic Chocolate Liquor
Neutral

Pure cocoa mass providing authentic chocolate flavor and antioxidants.

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Organic Cocoa Butter
Neutral

Natural fat from the cacao bean that gives chocolate its smooth texture.

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Organic Agave Nectar
Neutral

Plant-derived sweetener used to bind and sweeten the product.

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Organic Crisped Brown Rice
Neutral

Adds texture and crunch to the bar using whole grain brown rice.

Organic Brown Rice Syrup
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Organic Cane Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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