Luna Blueberry Bliss Flavor

Luna

Flavor:

Ingredients:

Protein Grain Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Rolled Oats*, Rice Flour*, Roasted Soybeans*, Soy Flour*), Brown Rice Syrup*, Cane Sugar*, Apple Puree Concentrate*, Apple Juice Concentrate*, Sunflower and/or Soybean Oil, Chicory Fiber Syrup, Vegetable Glycerin, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Kernel Solids*, Soy Flour*, Dried Blueberries, Blueberry Puree*, Apple Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Palm Oil*, Rice Starch, Soy Lecithin*, Citric Acid, Salt, Elderberry Juice Concentrate* (for Color), Sunflower Lecithin*.

*organic Ingredient

Rating:     Not Clean

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Luna Blueberry Bliss Flavor snack bar presents itself as an option in the health-conscious snack market but falls short on several nutritional criteria. Our thorough review process has led to a low score, primarily due to the presence of multiple ingredients that are not aligned with the cleaner food options we advocate for.

The product is not fully organic, which is a foundational requirement for a higher rating on our scale. While it does feature several organic ingredients, the overall composition doesn’t meet the standard necessary for a clean label. The inclusion of non-organic components detracts from the product’s potential health benefits.

Added sugars are a significant concern, and this product incorporates them in various forms. The presence of cane sugar and brown rice syrup contributes to an increased sugar content that diminishes the nutritional value of the bar. These ingredients are known to have less favorable health impacts when consumed in excess.

Moreover, our analysis highlights the use of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and soy lecithin, which are often included in processed foods to enhance taste and texture but may not align with a clean eating philosophy. Vegetable glycerin, another additive, is utilized in food products for various reasons, including as a sweetener or preservative, and is another reason for the reduced score.

Harmful oils also play a part in the overall assessment. The bar contains soybean oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil. These oils are often highly processed and may be sourced in ways that do not support sustainable practices. Their inclusion is a significant factor in the deduction of points, as healthier oil alternatives are available that better align with a clean-eating focus.

The Luna Blueberry Bliss Flavor snack bar, with its 2 out of 5 green leaves rating, underscores the need for more wholesome ingredients and a commitment to organic, non-GMO, and additive-free products. Its current formulation does not meet the standards for those seeking the cleanest food options.

Certifications:

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