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Organic Strawberry Fruit and Grain Bar 16 Count, 20.8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Strawberry Fruit and Grain Bar 16 Count, 20.8 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
155
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this in the natural/organic snack aisle or in a lunchbox section — a box of individually wrapped strawberry fruit-and-grain bars that promise an easy grab-and-go treat. It gives a nostalgic, kid-friendly vibe (like a homemade fruit bar) while feeling wholesome because of organic labels, but the long ingredient list and texture agents point to a soft, uniform, shelf-stable snack typical of modern packaged foods. The presence of syrups, emulsifiers, gums and isolated carbohydrates are classic signs of ultra-processing that produce a consistent chewy texture and extended shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAR
Servings per Container: 16
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, STRAWBERRY, FLAVORED, FILLING, (ORGANIC, GLUCOSE, SYRUP,, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, STRAWBERRY, PUREE,, ORGANIC, APPLE, PUREE, [ORGANIC, APPLES,, ASCORBIC, ACID],, PECTIN,, CITRIC, ACID,, ORGANIC, ELDERBERRY, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, [COLOR],, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, CALCIUM, CITRATE,, POTASSIUM, CARBONATE), ORGANIC, WHOLE, OAT, FLOUR, ORGANIC, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (ORGANIC, WHEAT, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), ORGANIC, HIGHLY, REFINED, SOYBEAN, OIL, AND/OR, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, ORGANIC, ISOMALTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES, ORGANIC, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR, (ORGANIC, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, WHOLE, GRAIN, ROLLED, OATS, ORGANIC, GLYCERIN, ORGANIC, MOLASSES, ORGANIC, INVERT, CANE, SUGAR, VITAMINS, AND, MINERALS, (CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, NIACINAMIDE, [VITAMIN, B3],, REDUCED, IRON,, ZINC, OXIDE,, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, [VITAMIN, B6],, THIAMINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, [VITAMIN, B1],, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE,, FOLIC, ACID, [VITAMIN, B9]), BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CORNSTARCH,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), ORGANIC, GUAR, GUM, ORGANIC, NATURAL, FLAVOR, BAKING, SODA, (SODIUM, BICARBONATE), ORGANIC, HONEY, ORGANIC, SOY, LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER), SALT, XANTHAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (glucose syrup, isomalto-oligosaccharides, glycerin, emulsifiers, gums, refined oils, and added vitamins/minerals), plus processes that create shelf-stable uniform texture — consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Organic Strawberry Fruit and Grain Bar 16 Count, 20.8 OZ

The Organic Strawberry Fruit and Grain Bar can be a pretty decent snack choice, especially compared to many sugary treats out there. At 140 calories per bar, it offers a balance of carbs and a bit of protein, making it a good option for a quick energy boost. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it's all about how it fits into your overall diet!

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