Saturday, 27 December 2014

Review of 'Taste of Nature' Organic Snack Bar (Nova Scotia Blueberry Fields)

Taste of Nature -- Organic Snack Bar (Nova Scotia Blueberry Fields) (vegan)
Overall Rating: 3/5
Summary: This is a decent bar with lots of tart berries, however!! I personally prefer sweeter vs tarter bars; the rice crisps make for a very nice texture, as do the crunchy nuts...I did find at least 2 instances where I encountered some stale nuts...not fun. The nutritional profile is great and the brand is quite impressive (see brand info below).

Where to buy: Shopper's Drug Mart, Fortinos, Bulk Barn, Costco, Highland Farms, Metro, Wal-Mart, Wanigan

Nova Scotia Blueberry Fields

Ingredients: agave nectar*, almonds*, peanuts*, whole grain brown rice crisps*, blueberries*, brown rice syrup*, cranberries* (cranberries*, apple juice concentrate*, sunflower oil*), pumpkin seeds*, flax seeds*, sunflower oil blend* (sunflower oil*, mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract*), raspberries*, blueberry flavour, agar.

* Certified Organic. May contain sesame, tree nuts, and soy.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 150
     Calories from fat: 90
Total fat: 10g
     Saturated fat: 1g
     Trans fat: 0g
Omega-6: .5g
Omega-3: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 5mg
Carbohydrate: 20g
     Fiber: 4g
     Sugars: 9g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin C: 4%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 8%

I love the ingredients! They are mostly organic and simple and wholesome. The nutritional profile is great! It's low-calorie, high in healthy fats, low in sodium, and has a solid amount of fiber and protein.

Other 'Organic Bars' Varieties (all vegan):
Brand:
  • Certified Gluten Free
  • Certified Vegan
  • Eco Cert
  • Non-GMO Certified
  • Nothing artificial, no fillers and no chemicals 
  • Organic ingredients are supplied through a network of family farms and businesses
  • Bars are made in facility in Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Green business practices in manufacturing, packaging and shipping
  • Sources Bullfrog green power for processing products
  • Recycle food waste to farms for use as animal feed
  • Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence
  • Alive Awards of Excellence
  • LIVERight Award
  • No additives/artificial flavours/artificial sweeteners/animal products/dairy/preservatives/simple sugars/Sulphur Dioxide/cholesterol/wheat/gluten; low sodium

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