( 3 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 6 2006
For some reason the Malt Nut is now my favorite flavor! There are none of the littel crunchie things found in the peanut butter or vanila so it's a little easy to down w/o water.
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Posted: Jan 11 2006
Absolutely the best power bar made - in my opinion. It is strictly a matter of taste in these things - but the banana is the only flavor that I actually enjoy eating. Very dry - but meant to be consumed with water - I love it!
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( 5 of 5 found this review helpful ) Posted: Nov 5 2005
Tasting and Texture Notes for Banana Flavor Power Bar. Flavor: The predominant flavor is apples and cinnamon, with a persistent banana undertone, as well as tastes of raisin. While not a rich banana flavor, it is recognizable, and none of the flavors seems off-tone-much more than can be said for similar products. After looking at the ingredients below, I was very surprised that the banana power bar contains no cinnamon, and that the apple taste may be actually come from the grape and pear concentrates. The ingredient list also reveals several grains (oat bran, rice bran, milled rice, brown rice flour), and the source of the banana flavor-banana powder. Texture: After the initial touch bite into the dense, somewhat hard surface, the ingredients gradually present themselves as very chewy with a noticeable grainy texture. Again, while initiates may need time to get used to this, it is not unpleasant, and the chewy quality gives the impression of substance (although there are only 3 grams of dietary fiber, as seen below). I left one semi-open for a day or so, and found that the bar was easier to bite into, perhaps due to moisture absorption. Nutritional Information: (The information below is from the website, www.powerbar.com, and differs slightly from the Amazon.com list.) 230 Calories, 10 Calories from Fat, Total Fat 2.5 mg (Saturated Fat, 0.5 g and Trans Fat, 0 g.), Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium, 100 mg; Potassium, 190 mg; Total Carbohydrates 45 g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars, 20g; Other Carbohydrates, 22 g); Protein, 9g *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Vitamin A 0%* Vitamin C 100% ,Calcium 30% , Iron 35% , Vitamin E 100% , Thiamin 100% , Riboflavin 100% , Niacin 100% , Vitamin B6 100% , Folate 100% ,Vitamin B12 100% , Biotin 100% , Pantothenic Acid 100% , Phosphorus 35% , Magnesium 35% , Zinc 35% ,Copper 35%,Chromium 20%, Chloride Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup With Grape And Pear Juice Concentrate, Oat Bran, Maltodextrin, Milk Protein Isolate, Banana Powder, Almond Butter, Rice Crisps (Milled Rice, Rice Bran), Brown Rice Flour, Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Soy Protein Isolate. Contains milk, nut, and soy ingredients. Made on equipment that also processes peanuts. Conclusion: With a relatively low fat content (see above), nine grams of protein, and above average taste and texture, this is one of the better "energy bars" sold. Of course, for specific information about whether this meets your dietary needs, consult a physician, dietician, and/or nutritionist.
