Review of 'Clif' White Chocolate Macadamia Nut

Clif -- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Summary: very dense, super thick bar that's very filling; like the icing drizzle; it was super sweet; however! it needs more white chocolate flavour and creaminess in the chocolate chips and more macadamia nuts. I also encountered 1 stale bite. Not pleased that all the soy ingredients are not organic, since soy production is linked to deforestation and climate change.

Where to buy: Bulk Barn, Fortinos, Costco, Shopper's Drug Mart



Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, ClifPro® (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Barley Malt Extract], Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soy Flour), Organic Rolled Oats, Soy White Chocolate (Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Cocoa Butter‡, Soy Flour, Soy Lecithin, Organic Vanilla Extract), Organic Cane Syrup, ClifCrunch® (Organic Oat Fiber, Inulin [Chicory Extract], Organic Milled Flaxseed, Organic Oat Bran, Organic Psyllium), Macadamia Nuts, Organic Soy Butter (Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soybean Oil, Salt), Organic Macadamia Nuts, Organic Date Paste, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Natural Vitamin E (Antioxidant).

ALLERGEN STATEMENT: CONTAINS SOY AND MACADAMIA NUTS. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK, PEANUTS, WHEAT, AND OTHER TREE NUTS.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 260
     Calories from fat: 60
Total fat: 7g
     Sat fat: 2g
     Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 240mg
Potassium: 180mg
Total carb: 41g
     Dietary fiber: 4g
     Insoluble fiber: 2g
     Sugars: 21g
     Other carb: 16g
Protein: 9g
Vit A: 30%
Vit C: 90%
Calcium: 25%
Iron: 10%

Again, happy with most of the ingredients, just not the soy-based ones, which aren't organic. The nutrition facts are great and with 260 calories, a bit high, it's a very filling bar. I would have liked a bit more protein with this calorie count, but there is a nice dose of fiber and vitamins/minerals.

Other Clif Bar flavours (all vegan, baby):

• Apricot
• Banana Nut Bread
• Black Cherry Almond (reviewed here)
• Blueberry Crisp
• Carrot Cake (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Almond Fudge (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Brownie
• Chocolate Chip (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch
• Coconut Chocolate Chip
• Cool Mint Chocolate (reviewed here) 
• Crunchy Peanut Butter
• Gary's Panforte
• Iced Gingerbread
• Maple Nut (reviewed here) 
• Oatmeal Raisin Walnut
• Peanut Toffee Buzz
• Peppermint Stick (reviewed here)
• Spiced Pumpkin

Brand:

• Each Clif Bar is 70% organic
• No high-fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenated oils
• No artificial preservatives or trans fats
• No artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours
• 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)