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Probar Organic Energy Chews, Berry Blast: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Probar

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Probar organic energy chews, berry blast received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a fruit-flavored energy chew where organic sweeteners do most of the heavy lifting, and the list is organic-forward but still quite engineered. It reads as an occasional treat or pre-workout chew rather than an everyday snack. The main drags are the sugar-heavy base, the natural flavor system, and the texture helpers like pectin and carnauba wax. Main considerations include refined sweeteners dominate the list, natural flavor is an undisclosed system, and pectin and carnauba wax are texture and coating helpers. Simpler options: Look for chews sweetened mainly with fruit or with a shorter sugar list; choose products without carnauba wax or vague natural flavor if you prefer simpler labels.

Food Integrity Score 74/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined sweeteners dominate the list
  • Natural flavor is an undisclosed system
  • Pectin and carnauba wax are texture and coating helpers

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for chews sweetened mainly with fruit or with a shorter sugar list
  • Choose products without carnauba wax or vague natural flavor if you prefer simpler labels

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Probar Organic Energy Chews, Berry Blast
Brand
Probar
Category
Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
GTIN / UPC
00853152100537
Serving size
30 g (4 -5 chews)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Organic Energy Chews, Berry Blast

Probar

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Natural flavor, citric acid, and potassium citrate sit alongside sugar and tapioca syrup, so this is a sweet, formulated chew rather than a whole food.

Consider This

Tapioca syrup, sugar, tapioca syrup solids, pectin, and carnauba wax together read like a confectionery formula built for chew texture and shelf life.

Good Substitutes

Fresh or dried berries, apple slices, or a few almonds with a little dried fruit cover similar snack territory with a much shorter ingredient list.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a fruit-flavored energy chew where organic sweeteners do most of the heavy lifting, and the list is organic-forward but still quite engineered. It reads as an occasional treat or pre-workout chew rather than an everyday snack. The main drags are the sugar-heavy base, the natural flavor system, and the texture helpers like pectin and carnauba wax.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined sweeteners dominate the list
  • Natural flavor is an undisclosed system
  • Pectin and carnauba wax are texture and coating helpers

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Organic Tapioca Syrup — Refined sweetener
  • Organic Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Organic Tapioca Syrup Solids — Refined sweetener
  • Pectin — Gelling texture agent
  • Organic Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural Flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with unspecified sources.
  • Organic Tapioca Syrup (5/10) — Refined sweetener as a main ingredient.
  • Pectin (5/10) — Texture-engineering gelling agent.

Better choice tips

  • Look for chews sweetened mainly with fruit or with a shorter sugar list.
  • Choose products without carnauba wax or vague natural flavor if you prefer simpler labels.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP SOLIDS, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC YERBA MATE EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM CITRATE, COLOR ADDED (ORGANIC BLACK CARROT CONCENTRATE), ASCORBIC ACID, ORGANIC FRUIT BLEND (ORGANIC APPLE POWDER, ORGANIC ACAI POWDER, ORGANIC BLUEBERRY POWDER, ORGANIC POMEGRANATE POWDER), VITAMIN BLEND (VITAMIN B3, B6 AND B12), SEA SALT, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, CARNAUBA WAX.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Natural FlavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor system with no specific source identified.

    Additional note

    Undisclosed flavor system made from unspecified sources.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  2. Organic Tapioca SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Concentrated sweetener that drives sugar content in the chew.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived syrup used as a primary sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  3. Organic Tapioca Syrup SolidsConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Another refined sweetener fraction adding to formulation density.

    Additional note

    Dried, concentrated tapioca syrup used for body and sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  4. PectinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Texture helper that gives chews their chewy structure.

    Additional note

    Extracted fruit fiber used as a gelling and texture agent.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-engineering gelling agent.

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  1. Organic Sunflower OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil used in a small amount for mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for texture and mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  2. Carnauba WaxConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Glazing agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Coating agent that helps chews release and look glossy.

    Additional note

    Plant wax used as a coating and glazing agent.

    Family watchlist

    Glazing agent.

  3. Organic SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar is a main driver of the sweet profile.

    Additional note

    Refined sucrose used for sweetness and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  4. Potassium CitrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidity regulatorAdditive

    What this is

    Acidity regulator

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Formulation helper used to control acidity.

    Additional note

    Mineral salt used to buffer acidity and stabilize flavor.

  5. Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acid additive that adds tartness and helps preserve flavor.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tartness and flavor balance.

  6. Organic Yerba Mate ExtractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPlant extract

    What this is

    Plant extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Concentrated botanical extract added to an energy-style product.

    Additional note

    Plant extract included for an energy-focused positioning.

  7. Color Added (Organic Black Carrot Concentrate)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added for color; a plant-derived color rather than a synthetic dye.

    Additional note

    Plant-based color from concentrated black carrot.

  8. Ascorbic AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin

    What this is

    Vitamin

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Fortification ingredient with low formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Vitamin C added for nutrient fortification and stability.

  9. Organic Fruit Blend (Organic Apple Powder, Organic Acai Powder, Organic Blueberry Powder, Organic Pomegranate Powder)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit powder

    What this is

    Fruit powder

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit ingredients, though present in small amounts.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit powders providing flavor and some color.

  10. Vitamin Blend (Vitamin B3, B6 and B12)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin

    What this is

    Vitamin

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Fortification blend with low formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Added B vitamins for fortification.

  11. Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Simple salt used for seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-list analysis to help you compare products. It is not a medical or safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot", "apple", "blueberry". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot", "apple", "blueberry". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Probar Organic Energy Chews, Berry Blast highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Probar Organic Energy Chews, Berry Blast shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Probar Organic Energy Chews, Berry Blast: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Organic tapioca syrup, Organic sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic ingredients listed; Contains fruit powders (apple, acai, blueberry); Low sodium per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar from syrups and sugar; No meaningful protein or fiber; Sunflower oil and added color.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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