Energy Bar Reviews

Review: Promax-70

March 21st, 2009

This bar is designed to be a protein and fiber source, not necessarily a source of nutrition. It is best used to augment your exercise program and not as an “organic snack.” With all the whey, milk, eggs, yogurt, soy and nuts, this bar contains a decent amount of protein (the label indicates 5 grams of protein per bar). Obviously, it’s not for those sensitive to dairy products or wheat. Although the literature says that it has no high fructose corn syrup, the ingredients show both fructose and corn syrup, so you’re getting something very close to the same thing.

The label says it has 70 calories per serving, but the bar (which is a single serving) is pretty small compared to other bars (about half the size). This bar contains fiber from oats, beet and soy, plus a combination of vitamins and minerals targeted to the body builder or athlete. It’s kind of like a protein shake in a bar form.

Personally, the taste was not my favorite. If you are looking for the cookie taste showing on the label, you may be disappointed.

Manufacturer’s Description

Promax 70 Calorie Healthy Snack Bars deliver the great taste of our big bars, but in a new convenient snack size. Each small protein bar has a whopping 5 grams of protein (compare that to most snacks)! And now, Promax 70 Calorie Bars contain NO high fructose corn syrup! Promax 70 Calorie High Energy Snack Bars are ideal when you want a nutritious snack to tide you over between meals. They’re also perfect calorie control for people watching their weight. And boy, do kids LOVE them! They’re perfect for the kids’ lunches or the team snack. Only Promax makes this mini protein bar. And at just 70 calories and 5g of protein per nutrition bar, everybody in the family can feel good about eating them!

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Taste

The taste is not what you expect when you first bite into the bar. It’s not sugary and is a tiny bit acidic. It does taste a bit like Oreo cookies, but it’s not a strong taste and not the texture of cookies.

Where to Buy

Order at the manufacturer’s site (box with 18 bars)
Health food store and grocery stores

Nutritional Facts

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Pros

It’s very low in calories, and high in protein with plenty of fiber. It’s good for exercise and for dieters who want a candy bar that is not highly caloric.

Cons

The taste and texture are not that special. The ingredients could be healthier, especially the sweeteners. A bit expensive: the price is the same as other bars that are twice the size.

Price

Bar =20g
Size serving =20g
Price per serving = US$0.89
Price per gram = US$0.04

The box comes with 18 bars and the price is less than a dollar each.

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