Comments on: Review: Salba http://www.energybarreviews.com/2009/04/salba/ EnergyBarReviews.com | PowerBarReviews.com | ProteinBarsInReview.com Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:46:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: admin http://www.energybarreviews.com/2009/04/salba/comment-page-1/#comment-26 admin Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:21:53 +0000 http://www.energybarreviews.com/?p=92#comment-26 Hi Randy, Actually, Salba is not exactly the same as Chia seed. Salba is a different variety of the same plant. The Salba variety has more Omega-3s and more protein, among other things. In fact, Salba is one of the most beneficial grains you can get -- even higher in Omegas than Flax and very fibrous. In fact, 65% of its fats are Omega-3 and it's protein is complete and comprises 21% of the total, which is a great ratio. Salba also contains minerals and small amounts of anti-oxidants. As for Agave Nectar, you are correct that it's <strong>up to </strong>90% fructose, but the actual amount depends on the Agave producer. Most Agave is similar in composition to honey, at around 65% fructose. You can read more on this in my article <a href="/wp/2008/10/25/the-truth-about-sugar-and-other-sweeteners/" rel="nofollow">The Truth About Sugar and Other Sweeteners</a>. I'd recommend the Salba bars, but because of the high Agave content, you might decide to eat only one per day. That's just my personal thought on the matter. Hi Randy,
Actually, Salba is not exactly the same as Chia seed. Salba is a different variety of the same plant. The Salba variety has more Omega-3s and more protein, among other things. In fact, Salba is one of the most beneficial grains you can get — even higher in Omegas than Flax and very fibrous. In fact, 65% of its fats are Omega-3 and it’s protein is complete and comprises 21% of the total, which is a great ratio. Salba also contains minerals and small amounts of anti-oxidants.

As for Agave Nectar, you are correct that it’s up to 90% fructose, but the actual amount depends on the Agave producer. Most Agave is similar in composition to honey, at around 65% fructose. You can read more on this in my article The Truth About Sugar and Other Sweeteners.

I’d recommend the Salba bars, but because of the high Agave content, you might decide to eat only one per day. That’s just my personal thought on the matter.

]]> By: Randy http://www.energybarreviews.com/2009/04/salba/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Randy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:44:10 +0000 http://www.energybarreviews.com/?p=92#comment-25 There's really nothing special about Salba is there? Isn't it just a fancy name for chia seed? Also, since this bar is sweetened with agave syrup which is up to 90% pure fructose, it's probably not something you would want to consume with any regularity. There’s really nothing special about Salba is there? Isn’t it just a fancy name for chia seed? Also, since this bar is sweetened with agave syrup which is up to 90% pure fructose, it’s probably not something you would want to consume with any regularity.

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