Bear Naked
Flavor:
Chewy Bites Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
Ingredients:
Whole grain oats, sunflower seeds, invert cane syrup, brown rice syrup, brown rice, peanuts, cane sugar, coconut, semisweet chocolate chunks (cane sugar, chocolate†, cocoa butter†, sunflower lecithin, salt), chocolate†, cashew butter, millet, peanut butter (peanuts), vegetable glycerin, cocoa†, acacia gum, sea salt, cherry puree concentrate, salt, white pepper, rosemary extract for freshness.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a rating of 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Bear Naked Chewy Bites Dark Chocolate Sea Salt snack falls short of meeting the criteria for cleaner food options. This product does not hold organic certification, which results in a lower score on our scale due to the potential presence of pesticides and other chemicals commonly used in conventional farming. Although it does not contain GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect, the presence of multiple types of added sugars, including invert cane syrup, brown rice syrup, and cane sugar, detracts significantly from its overall healthiness. These sugars contribute to the caloric content without providing substantial nutritional benefits.
Further concern arises with the inclusion of potentially harmful additives, specifically vegetable glycerin. Additives like these often raise questions regarding their necessity and impact on health. While the product contains wholesome ingredients such as whole grain oats, sunflower seeds, and nuts, these are overshadowed by the less desirable components.
The product’s ingredient list presents a mix of natural ingredients alongside those that are processed or less beneficial to health. For example, it includes whole grain oats and a variety of seeds and nuts, which are nutrient-dense and generally considered healthy. However, the health benefits of these ingredients are compromised by the addition of various sweeteners and additives that are not aligned with a cleaner eating philosophy.
This snack could see substantial improvement by eliminating added sugars and unnecessary additives, and by transitioning to organic ingredients. Such changes would enhance its nutritional profile and align it more closely with the standards of those seeking cleaner and healthier food options. Until then, the Bear Naked Chewy Bites Dark Chocolate Sea Salt remains a product with considerable room for improvement, reflecting its low green leaf rating.
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