Energy Bar Reviews

Review: Aristo Bar

June 21st, 2009

While Aristo bars are not bad for the price, they could be a bit more exciting to stand out from the crowd. They are not the most nutritional bars, but do offer some good nuts, omega-3 fatty acids, and grains. They are slightly sweet from the cane sugar, brown rice syrup and fruits — and the crunchy crisp rice is a nice addition. The bars are relatively low in calories compared to other bars and low in protein. If you want a healthy snack with extra omega-3 fatty acids, then you might consider this product.

Manufacturer’s Description

Aristo nutrition bars are delicious tasting, all natural and highly organic foods, formulated by nutrition experts.

• no high fructose corn syrup or sugar alcohols
• low glycemic (suitable for most diabetics)
• no trans fats
• low calories (2-3 Weight Watchers points)
• low sodium
• good source of dietary fiber
• wheat gluten free

Superfruit Antioxidants derived from Acai, Goji and Pomegranate help maintain cell function which supports healthy aging, strengthens the immune system and promotes good health.

Products in This Line

Acai Berry & Blueberry
Acai Berry & Lime
Pomegranate & Cranberry
Aristo Wellness Bar Goji Berry & Orange

Taste

This bar, while it does not taste bad, does not stand out from the pack in terms of flavor. None of the flavors are strong or particularly alluring, and it’s not very sweet…and slightly sour. The texture is nice, with a little crunchiness from the crisp rice. That’s nice.

Where to Buy

Online on manufacturer’s site
Ralphs, meijer, The Vitamin Shoppe, Price Choppe, Hannaford, H.E.B, Earth Fare, Chamberlin’s Natural Foods, Akin’s Natural Food, The Heath Shoppes and Kings Supermarkets.

Nutritional Facts

Ingredients: Organic rolled oats, organic brown rice syrup, water, crisp rice (brown rice flour, rice flour), chocolate coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, whey powder, nonfat dry milk, soy lecithin, natural flavor), dry roasted peanuts, Thompson seedless raisins, plant sterol esters, gum arabic, organic evaporated cane juice, fish oil from anchovy & sardine, sunflower oil, roasted diced almonds, milk mineral complex, natural flavors, goji powder, glycerin, honey, refined sea salt, natural tocopherols (vitamin E) added to preserve freshness.

Proteins: 3g
Carbs: 22g
Calories: 130

Pros

This makes a decent low-calorie snack bar for a decent price and gives you some good Omega-3s.

Cons

Not the best tasting or most nutritional bar on the market and the flavor is a bit un-inspiring.

Price

37g (1.30 oz)
Price per bar = $1.67
Serving size = 37g
Price per serving = $1.67
Price per gram = $0.05

The manufacturer’s site has a better price for a box with 12 or 36 bars.

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