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Nestle Outshine Fruit Bars, Lemon
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Nestle Outshine Fruit Bars, Lemon

Outshine
14.70 foz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
14g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nestlé Outshine Fruit Bars, Lemon are a frozen novelty you’d spot in the supermarket freezer aisle — typically in the frozen desserts section beside other fruit bars, popsicles, and novelty ice creams. Packaged in a rectangular carton containing individually wrapped, stick-style bars, the product leans on bright, fruit-forward imagery to signal a simple, family-friendly treat. It suits quick grocery runs for families, back-to-school snack boxes (after being stored in a home freezer), pool days, road trips with a cooler, or a light dessert after summer meals. Outshine’s brand positioning centers on “real fruit” and refreshment: nostalgic and wholesome messaging aimed at parents who want an easy, kid-approved snack that feels natural but is convenient. Label cues include “made with real fruit/fruit juice,” “no high fructose corn syrup,” and mentions of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), creating a health-halo without organic certification. Kid-friendly colors and imagery make it read as family-oriented rather than gourmet. In plain processing terms, the bars are industrially produced from fruit juice concentrate, added cane sugar, stabilizing gums, natural flavor, and a small vitamin addition — so they are not whole fruit but a processed frozen product. Sensory experience is bright lemon tang with an icy, sorbet-like texture that melts cleanly from the stick; sweetness is pronounced (about 14 g sugar per serving) balanced by tart notes. The ritual is simple: unwrap, press the stick, and enjoy as a cooling single-serve treat — easy to portion and share at gatherings or to toss into a kids’ lunch cooler.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bar
Servings per Container: 1
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein0g
* 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

WATER,, LEMON, JUICE, FROM, CONCENTRATE, (WATER,, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE),, CANE, SUGAR,, GUAR, GUM,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, ASCORBIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, C).

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 industrial additives (guar and carob bean gums), natural flavors, added sugar, and fruit juice from concentrate, which places it in the NOVA ultraprocessed category due to reformulation and additives.

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Common Questions about Nestle Outshine Fruit Bars, Lemon

The Outshine Lemon Fruit Bar can be a refreshing treat, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your personal dietary goals. With 60 calories and 14 grams of sugars per bar, it's more of a sweet snack than a health food. If you're looking for a fun way to cool down on a hot day, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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