Friday, 29 November 2013

Review of 'KIND Healthy Snacks' Pomegranate Blueberry Pistachio + Antioxidants

KIND Healthy Snacks -- Pomegranate Blueberry Pistachio + Antioxidants (not vegan)
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Summary: tart, blueberry flavour that's very sweet! It has a complex texture, which was really nice (fresh and crunchy nuts). The nutrition facts are favourable and the ingredients are wholesome, so I'd recommend this bar and brand as well as buy it again, myself.

Where to buy: Bulk Barn, Pharma Plus

 

Ingredients: Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), mixed fruit (raisins, pomegranate, blueberries, apples, plums), honey, non GMO glucose, crisp rice, apple juice, sugar, vegetable glycerine, chicory root fiber, soy lecithin, citrus pectin, natural blueberry flavor. VITAMINS: Vitamin A (Vit. A Acetate), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)

Nutrition Facts*
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 190
     Calories from fat: 90
Total fat: 10g
     Saturated: 1g
     Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 25mg
Potassium: 180mg
Total carb: 22g
     Dietary fiber: 3g
     Sugar: 10g
Protein: 4g
Vitamin A: 50%
Vitamin C: 50%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 6%

For 190 calories, you're getting a dose of healthy fats, and low saturated fats.Also good is the very low sodium content and good fiber and protein content. The ingredients are wholesome and it's also fortified with a host of vitamins and minerals.

*Full nutritional profile available here.

Other 'KIND' bars:

 Brand:
  • Part of the PeaceWorks® group (based on a “not-only-for-profit” business model), founded by Daniel Lubetzky
  • Non-GMO
  • Winner of Men's Health 'Best Breakfast Bar'; Today 'Blue Ribbon for Best Bar'; Women's Health 'Best  Packaged Food for Women'; Time 'Responsibility Pioneer'; and a host of others
  • Gluten-free
  • Certified Kosher
  • 'Do the KIND thing' Mission

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