PowerBar Harvest Whole Grain Energy Bar, Double Chocolate Crisp, 2.29-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15)
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Customer Reviews of PowerBar Harvest Whole Grain Energy Bar, Double Chocolate Crisp, 2.29-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15)
Customer Review: 3 1/2 Kind of Strawberry
Summary: 3 Stars
(NOTE: I think they may sometimes make slight revisions to the ingredients and/or nutritional analysis. You could compare my ingredient list to theirs as a way to check whether this review covers the exact same product on this page.)
Perhaps the best thing that can be said about this flavor of Power Bar is that it fills you up, and it's not an unpleasant experience. Perhaps the one I tried had been sitting on the shelf for too long, but it definitely did not taste "fresh-picked," as touted on the Power Bar website. Instead, there was a suggestion of strawberry flavor despite the presence of large pieces of dried fruit. There was a nice taste of oat flakes--whole oats are the bar's main ingredient (see below). Alongside this flavor was a cardboard-like texture that definitely fills you up but that tastes tale and gummy.
That said, the power bar does fill you up, especially if you drink the suggested 8 glasses of water with it (they don't say over what time interval). There are 45 grams of carbs, of which 18 are sugar and 4 are fiber. I don't know what happened to the other 23 grams. In addition there are 4 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of which are saturated, 7 grams of protein, 240 calories (35 from fat), no cholesterol, and 80 mg of sodium. Those with nut allergies may want to know that the product is made on equipment that also processes peanuts and nuts. Nothing organic and a heavy reliance on vitamin additives may turn some people off to these, but they're a quick and filling portable snack.
INGREDIENTS: Whole Oats, Brown Rice Syrup, Dried Strawberries (Strawberries, Sugar, Rice Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Sunflower Oil), Rice Crisps (Milled Rice, Sugar, Salt, Barley Malt), Brown Rice Evaporated Cane Juice Syrup, Dried Cranberries (Sugar, Cranberries, Sunflower Oil), Roasted Soy Beans, Almond Butter, Honey, Pear and Grape Juice Concentrates, Soy Protein Isolate, Natural Flavors, Glycerin, Nonfat Dry Milk.
MINERALS and Percent Daily Value Based on 2,000 calorie diet:: 15% of calcium, phosphorus, (Calcium Phosphate), magnesium (Magnesium Carbonate), zinc (Zinc Gluconate), Iron (Ferrous Fumarate), and copper (Copper Gluconate).
VITAMINS: 100% of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and Vitamin E Acetate (100%). 50% of Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate), Folate (Folic Acid), Biotin, and Vitamin B12. 15% of of Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, and Magnesium.
Customer Review: The Power Bar has a unique taste -- ...
Summary: 3 Stars
The Power Bar has a unique taste -- not too sweet or too bland. It was a bit chewy and dry. I liked that it was all-natural and didn't have anything artificial in it. I'd recommend it to my friends, who are very active and could use something like the Power Bar.Customer Review: This bar definitely gave me more energy. However, ...
Summary: 3 Stars
This bar definitely gave me more energy. However, the taste was not good. I'm glad real chocolate chips were added. The product was very dry and had a powder consistency to it. But overall, I'd recommend it for its energy purposes.Customer Review: I wouldn't recommend this product to a friend ...
Summary: 2 Stars
I wouldn't recommend this product to a friend because it really doesn't taste that good. The bars were edible, but I had to force myself to eat it. I didn't feel energized after eating it, even though it's supposed to be an energy bar. I wouldn't purchase this product.