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Ingredients

POWERBAR TRISOURCE PROTEIN BLEND (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE), MALTITOL SYRUP, CHOCOLATEY COATING (MALTITOL, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA, POLYDEXTROSE, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA, SUCRALOSE), GLYCERIN, PEANUTS, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS PEANUT), PEANUT FLOUR, PEANUT BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ALMOND BUTTER, SUCRALOSE MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ZINC GLUCONATE, IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE), COPPER GLUCONATE. VITAMINS: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), VITAMIN E ACETATE, VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE), PANTOTHENIC ACID (CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE), VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN, VITAMIN B12. CONTAINS ALMOND, MILK, PEANUT AND SOY INGREDIENTS. MADE ON EQUIPMENT THAT ALSO PROCESSES WHEAT.

FAQs

How long will POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar bars last?

Each bar is stamped with a “best by” date. Although it is safe to eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar after this date, we recommend that you eat the bar by the “best by” date to ensure you're getting the full nutritional benefits of the product.

STORAGE TIPS:

How should I store POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar?

For the best eating experience, POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar should be kept between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent the chocolatey coating from melting. No need to refrigerate.

I've heard maltitol can cause digestive upset. Is this true?

Maltitol provides an alternative to sucrose (table sugar) in that it is nearly as sweet, contains half the calories per gram and doesn't cause blood sugar and insulin to spike the way sugar does. In a recently published clinical study*, occasional or regular consumption of maltitol was compared to sucrose and neither was associated with severe digestive symptoms. * European Journal Clinical Nutrition, 2003, Issue 57, pages 26–30.

Is POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar organic? All natural?

The ingredients in POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar are not certified organic. It does contain Sucralose, an artificial sweetener (to minimize sugar levels) and therefore is not considered “all natural.” However, the vitamins and minerals used are all derived from natural sources, with the exception of Vitamin E. And there are no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives in any of the bars. Please check the Nutrition Facts on the label for more information.

Can children eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar?

Yes, children over six can eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar. However, because children need to eat a variety of foods for a well-balanced diet, we recommend children eat no more than one bar per day. Consult your pediatrician for more information.

What is fractionated palm kernel oil?

Fractionated palm kernel oil is made by heating palm kernel oil and removing the liquid portion (or “fraction”) as it is cooled. This fractionation process creates a solid fat made up primarily of saturated fats with desirable properties from the standpoint of food manufacture.

Fractionation vs. HydrogenationFractionation is different from the process of hydrogenation, which chemically alters oils. In this process, 'trans fats' are also created. Partially hydrogenated oils are solid and stable at room temperature and found in many current snack foods. However, the National Academy of Sciences has recently recommended that Americans consume as little trans fat as possible within a healthy diet. Although a heart-healthy diet should seek to limit both saturated and trans fats, current guidelines allow up to 10% of daily calories from saturated fat while there is no recommendation yet set for trans fat. This follows scientific evidence showing consumption of trans fat-containing foods increases LDL, or bad, cholesterol, and decreases HDL, or good, cholesterol, thereby increasing risk for heat disease.

I have food allergies. Can I eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar?

If you are allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, or wheat you should not eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar bars.

• Peanuts/Nuts: Bars contain peanut and nut ingredients. If you have peanut or nut allergies, we recommend that you do not eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar. Consult with your physician for more information.
• Milk: Bars contain milk ingredients. If you are allergic to milk, we recommend that you do not eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar. Consult with your physician for more information.
• Soy: Bars contain soy ingredients. If you are allergic to soy, we recommend that you do not eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar. Consult with your physician for more information.
• Wheat: Bars are made on equipment that processes products with wheat. If you are allergic to wheat or sensitive to gluten, we recommend that you do not eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar. Consult with your physician for more information.

I'm lactose intolerant. Can I eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar?

POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar contains high-quality milk protein that has been processed to remove lactose. While the amount of lactose in a bar is small (lactose = less than 1%), it may cause some gastric upset in individuals highly intolerant of lactose. Consult with your physician for more information.

SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS

I'm diabetic. Can I eat POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar?

For people living with diabetes, it is important to follow the dietary exchanges as outlined by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association, and/or the meal plan outlined by your health care provider. Since sugar alcohols provide about one half the amount of carbohydrate compared to sugar, carbohydrate exchange values are calculated by dividing sugar alcohols in half then subtracting the remaining balance from the total carbohydrate value. The dietary exchange for POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar is 1.5 Low Fat Milk, 1.5 Lean Meats.

Consuming food products that contain sugar alcohols can be a good option if you have diabetes, but it is important that you count the other nutrients in the product, in addition to the carbohydrates, when evaluating how the product fits into your overall meal plan. Consult your health care provider for more information.

Where and why do we use fractionated palm kernel oil?

Some POWERBAR bars are coated or dipped in a yogurt or chocolaty coating. We believe that these coatings make our bars more delicious and provide our consumers with a greater variety of healthy, convenient snacks to choose from. The coatings contain fractionated palm kernel oil which is solid and stable at room temperature. Regular vegetable oil would cause the coatings to melt at even slightly warm temperatures and is also more prone to rancidity which can lead to undesirable flavor changes.

Does POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar have any trans fat?

POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar bars do not contain any trans fats. Trans fatty acids are substances that, depending on intake and total dietary patterns, can raise total blood cholesterol levels, and can raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and lower HDL (“good”) cholesterol. See the Nutrition Facts panel for more nutrition information.

Is POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar a low carb product?

POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar contains 1 gram of sugar with the other carbohydrates in the bar, fiber and sugar alcohols, having a relatively low effect on blood sugar. In fact, in a clinical study, POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar was shown to have a low impact on blood sugar levels. This is what most people are looking for in ‘low carb’ products.

NUTRITION

What makes POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar different from other protein bars?

POWERBAR PROTEINPLUS Reduced Sugar packs in 20g of high quality protein and only 1g sugar. And it still has 260–270 calories, enough to satisfy your hunger.

It also doesn’t use any low-quality, “junk” proteins, such as hydrolyzed collagen or gelatin, used by several leading protein bars. Junk proteins lack essential amino acids that the body needs for muscle repair and growth. They typically come from connective animal tissue, like cow bones and pork skins.

USAGE

When should I eat POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS™ Reduced Sugar?

POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS™ Reduced Sugar is a great-tasting, high protein snack option for someone seeking to limit sugar intake. It can be eaten any time of day as a snack or before or after your workout.