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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

Find this in the frozen novelties aisle or the freezer section of natural-food-focused grocery stores — it reads like a ‘healthier’ ice cream bar with almonds and sea salt. The vibe is indulgent and slightly nostalgic (a grown-up frozen treat) while marketed as convenient and snackable. The long ingredient list with processed chocolate, multiple vegetable oils, tapioca syrup, gums and emulsifiers points to industrial formulation and a smooth, stable texture typical of ultraprocessed products.

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 (processed/dutched chocolate, refined oils, tapioca syrup, gums, emulsifiers, natural flavors) and requires extensive industrial processing to create the final frozen, shelf-stable texture, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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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
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientnostalgic
$6.79
per package