Thursday 18 April 2013

Review of 'Luna Bar' S'mores

Luna Bar -- S'mores (vegan)
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Summary: It's. Just. So. Good. It was delicious, okay? It actually had the most authentic s'mores flavour. It was perfectly fresh, crispy, and had a layer of perfectly sweet chocolate. Buy this without regret. It's a pretty awesome brand to support and its mad delicious.

Where to buy: Fortinos, Bulk Barn





Ingredients: LunaPro ® (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Organic Rice Flour], Organic Toasted Oats [Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Dried Cane Syrup], Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soy Flour, Organic Flaxmeal), Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Coating (Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Cocoa, Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Soy Lecithin, Organic Vanilla), Marshmallow Flavored Nuggets (Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Cocoa Butter, Oat Fiber, Oat Flour, Fructose, Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Soy Lecithin), Inulin (Chicory Extract), Organic Soy Butter (Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soybean Oil, Salt), Organic Oat Syrup Solids, Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 180
     Calories from fat: 45
Total fat: 5g
     Sat. fat: 2.5g
     Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 140mg
Potassium: 130mg
Total carb.: 27g
     Dietary fiber: 3g
     Insoluble fiber: 1g
     Sugars: 13g
Protein: 9g
Vitamin A: 20%
Vitamin C: 20%
Calcium: 35%
Iron: 30%

Well, most of the ingredients are organic, so don't fret. With 180 calories, this is a nutrient-dense bar. It provides a solid 9g of protein, with a more modest 3g of fibe, and a host of vitamins and minerals. Check out the webpage for the complete nutritional profile.

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Brand (quoted from clifbar.com):
  • "...free of trans fats, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup; artificial sweeteners, flavors or preservatives; and ingredients sourced from GMOs."
  • "LUNA provides the nutrients women often lack, like folic acid, calcium, iron, vitamin D and other vitamins and minerals..."
  • "LUNA contributes to the Clif Bar Family Foundation, which donates 1% of all product revenue to organizations that support and improve environmental, social and cultural needs, from our local to our global community. 
  • Non-GMO
  • Clif Bar Family Foundation
  • Commitment to Zero Waste
  • Climate Action Approach
  • Partnerships with American Forests and Trees for the Future
  • Organic farming strategy
  • Certified Sustainable
  • Community involvement (e.g. collaboration with other businesses, volunteering, sharing products, philanthropy)

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