Kind Bars

Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Kind Bars Chocolate with Almonds falls at the bottom of our recommended cleaner food options. This product is not certified organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which already places it at a disadvantage within our rating system. Furthermore, the presence of added sugars such as cane sugar and glucose syrup detracts from its overall healthfulness.

The bar also contains a variety of ingredients that raise concerns, including natural flavors and soy lecithin, which are often regarded with skepticism by health-conscious consumers due to their ambiguous nature and potential origins. Additionally, the inclusion of various oils like canola and palm kernel oil is another reason for the low score, as these oils are frequently processed and may have a negative impact on health and the environment.

The product does use oats, almonds, and chicory root fiber, which can offer some nutritional benefits such as fiber and protein. However, these positives are overshadowed by the negative aspects that dominate the ingredient list. The use of vegetable glycerin and cocoa butter also contributes to the complexity of the product’s composition, further complicating its standing as a clean food option.

Moreover, the addition of Vitamin E indicates an effort to maintain the product’s freshness, but this does not mitigate the overall score given the other concerns. The bar’s high content of additives and harmful oils, combined with the lack of organic certification and presence of GMOs, solidifies its position at the lower end of our scale.

The Kind Bars Chocolate with Almonds is therefore not recommended for those seeking cleaner and healthier snack options. The substantial presence of ingredients that we identify as harmful or questionable outweighs the nutritional content that might be found in the more wholesome ingredients within the bar. This product does not align with our criteria for cleaner, healthier food choices.