Not Bad....
Written: Mar 09 '05
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Pros: 23 vitamins and minerals in 180 tasty calories.
Cons: A little too sweet and can leave an unpleasant aftertaste.
The Bottom Line: Great alternative to between meal snacking and for those who tend to skip meals. There are better flavors out there though.
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| jbar's Full Review: Luna Nutrition Bar For Women, Dulce de Leche |
I tried these when Drugstore.com had them on sale. I normally don't eat during the day and I knew I had to do something to get some nutrients into my body. The list of nutrients in the Luna Bars in impressive so I thought I would try them. Here is the label from the Dulce de Leche:
Calories Total 180
from Fat 40
Total Fat 2.5 g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.0 g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fa 1.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Potassium 160 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29 g 10%
Dietary fiber 3 g 12%
Insoluble fiber 1 g
Sugars 17 g
Other carbohydrate 9 g
Protein 10 g
Vitamin A IU 25%
Vitamin C mg 100%
Vitamin E IU 100%
Vitamin K mcg 100%
Thiamin (B1) mg 100%
Riboflavin (B2) mg 100%
Niacin (B3) mg 100%
Vitamin B6 mg 100%
Folate,Folic Acid,Folacin mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 mcg 100%
Biotin mcg 100%
Pantothenic acid mg 100%
Calcium mg 35%
Iron mg 35%
Phosphorus mg 35%
Iodine mcg 35%
Magnesium mg 35%
Zinc mg 35%
Selenium mcg 35%
Copper mg 35%
Manganese mg 35%
Chromium mcg 35%
Molybdenum mcg 35%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The ingredients are:
Ingredients:
LunaPro (refer to product details), Brown Rice Syrup, Caramel Topping and pieces (refer to product details), Chicory Extract, Soy Coating (refer to product details), Rice Flour, Malted Barley Extract, Green Tea Extract
Contents for LunaPro™ (From Ingredients List): Soy crisp rice [isolated soy protein, rice flour, malt] oats, organic soybeans, organic flaxseed
Contents for Caramel Topping and pieces (From Ingredients List): Evaporated cane juice, rice syrup, cocoa butter, soy protein concentrate, natural flavors, sea salt, soy lecithin)
Contents for Soy Coating (From Ingredients List): Organic evaporated cane juice, fractionated palm kernel oil, soy flour, soy lecithin, natural flavors
So, a caramel topping using good for me ingredients with only 180 calories? I was set.
Well, I first noticed the smell. It did smell like caramel. It is an enticing smell that hits you the minute you open the wrapper. Not bad at all.
It looked good--like a granola bar with a light brown topping. Inviting. And the bar is a good size too. It's not too small at 1.69oz. It's the perfect size for eating on the run.
I took my first bite--moist, chewy--not bad but sweet. Very sweet. The texture is perfect-not dry like I would have expected based on past experience with other nutrition bars. Not at all like cardboard either. The Luna bar is crunchy and has a nice feel in your mouth. You can taste the caramel and it's not all that unpleasant. It does have a strong caramel flavor. You really can't tell it's a soy based bar---until you finish eating it. Then you get a slight unpleasant aftertaste. This aftertaste does disappear with a few gulps of water. And to be honest, the aftertaste is not unbearable and you do get used to it.
So, how does it work as a meal?
I've been very pleased. I'm satisfied after eating but not full. My hunger pains are gone and I have more energy. I am hungry after 2-2 1/2 hours but this isn't a full meal.
I think that these would be great afternoon snacks for those who crave something sweet but want to stay away from candy, cookies... This could be a somewhat expensive alternative but it is much healthier one.
Recommended:
No
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Member: jodi
Location: WI
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