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Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Frozen Treat Bars, 8 FZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Frozen Treat Bars, 8 FZ

KIND
Available at Whole Foods
180
Calories
3g
Protein
8g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the supermarket freezer aisle as a grab-and-go frozen bar — the kind of item you buy for a quick sweet treat after errands or to stash in the freezer for warm days. It reads indulgent and slightly 'better-for-you' because of visible almonds, but the long ingredient list (sugars, syrups, processed-with-alkali chocolate, multiple refined oils, emulsifiers and gums) signals industrial processing that yields a smooth, stable texture and extended shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAR
Servings per Container: 5
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars8g
Protein3g
* 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

ALMONDS, WATER, SUGAR, CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER, CHOCOLATE, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI, COCONUT, OIL, TAPIOCA, SYRUP, COCOA, BUTTER, PEANUT, OIL, PALM, OIL, PEANUTS, SALT, SOY, LECITHIN, SEA, SALT, GUM, ACACIA, NATURAL, FLAVOR, TARA, GUM, GUAR, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • peanut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm 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 gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (tapioca syrup, sugar, processed-with-alkali chocolate), refined/vegetable oils, emulsifiers and gums, and added fibers/flavorings — characteristics of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods designed for texture, stability and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Frozen Treat Bars, 8 FZ

Healthy is a bit of a moving target, right? These bars pack in 7 grams of fiber, which is great for digestion, but they're not exactly a superfood. If you're looking for a sweet treat that won't completely derail your day, they strike a nice balance — just enjoy them in moderation!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientwholesome
$6.79
per package