Review of 'Luna Bar' Chocolate Chunk

Luna Bar -- Chocolate Chunk (vegan)
Overall rating: 3.5/5
Summary: It really is chunky chocolatey...lots of choco chunks in here, so I'm pleased with that. The texture is complex, which is nice. It's a filling, dense bar and super sweet. I like that it's not at all sticky, so having this as a mid-morning desk snack works really well. My issue now is that I can't seem to find this particular flavour on the website, so I'm not sure if it has been discontinued. I know it was recalled due to package mislabelling, but not sure when it will be back on the market.

Where to buy: Fortinos, Bulk Barn



Ingredients: LunaPro ® (Soy Rice Crisp [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, Organic Chocolate Chunks (Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Unsweetened Chocolate, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Soy Lecithin, Organic Vanilla), Organic Macadamia Nut Butter, Inulin (Chicory Extract), Cocoa Soy Rice Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Organic Rice Flour, Organic Alkalized Cocoa, Alkalized Cocoa), Natural Flavors, Organic Oat Syrup Solids, Vegetable Glycerin, Sea Salt, Organic Sunflower Oil. Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Ferrous Fumarate (Iron), Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Zinc Oxide, Molybdenum Glycinate, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6), Calcium Pantothenate, Beta Carotene (Vit. A), Manganese Sulfate, Selenium AAC, Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Chromium AAC, Ergocalciferol (Vit. D2), Thiamin (Vit. B1), Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Folic Acid, Cupric Oxide, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Biotin, Potassium Iodide.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 180
     Calories from fat: 45
Total Fat: 5g
     Saturated fat: 1.5g
     Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 210
Potassium: 135
Total Carb.: 26g
     Dietary fiber: 3g
          Insoluble fiber: 1g
     Sugars: 11g
     Other carbs: 9g
Protein: 9g

Well, in typical Luna Bar style, the ingredients are wonderfully wholesome and clean. The nutritional profile reflects this, as for 180 calories, there's 3g of fiber and 9g of protein, which is the perfect post-workout snack in my opinion. I recommend this bar but personally prefer some of the others I've reviewed below (e.g. Caramel Nut Brownie).

Other flavours:

• Blueberry Bliss (vegan)
• Caramel Nut Brownie (vegan) (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Dipped Coconut (vegan) (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Peppermint Stick (vegan) (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Raspberry (vegan)
• Iced Oatmeal Raisin (vegan)
• Nutz Over Chocolate (reviewed here) 
• Peanut Butter Cookie (vegan)
• Peanut Honey Pretzel
• S'mores (vegan) (reviewed here)
• Toasted Nuts 'n Cranberry (vegan)
• Vanilla Almond (vegan)
• White Chocolate Macadamia (vegan)

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)