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NATURE VALLEY BAR CONTAINS MANY INGREDIENTS:
- ALMOND PIECES
- SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE
- CORN SYRUP
- ROASTED PEANUTS
- SUGAR
- VEGETABLE OIL
- STRAWBERRY FLAVORED CRANBERRY PIECES
- VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
- FRUCTOSE
- WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- SOY LECITHIN
- LACTIC ACID
- SALT
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- MALIC ACID
- CITRIC ACID
INGREDIENTS TO FOCUS ON:
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SUGAR(C12H22O11)
- Sugar gives the protein bar it's sweet taste and texture
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RICE STARCH(C12H22O11)
- Rice starch is used as a thickener and stabilizer in foods such as the protein bar.
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LACTOSE(C12H22O11)
- Lactose's bland flavor has lent. It's used as a carrier and stabiliser of aromas and pharmaceutical products.
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FRUCTOSE(C6H12O6)
- All forms of fructose, including fruits and juices, are commonly added to foods and drinks for palatability and taste enhancement.
- There is strawberry flavored cranberries added to the protein bar.
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SOY LECITHIN(C42H80NO8P)
- Soy Lecithin is used as an emulsifier, which means it makes oil and water mix together
- Soy Lecithin also helps stabilize emulsions, which extends shelf life.
- Soy lecithin is in the protein bar to give it a longer shelf life and also in the coating of the Greek yogurt is soy lecithin.
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LACTIC ACID(C3H6O3)
- Lactic acid is used to break down sugars for energy in the Nature Valley bar.
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CITRIC ACID(C4H6O5)
- Citric Acid is added to this protein bar because citric acid gives food its sour taste and fruity flavor.
- The natural flavors and fruity taste in the protein bar contain citric acid.
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MALIC ACID(C6H3O7)
- Malic acid is used a flavoring in the process of some foods such as in the Greek yogurt PROTEIN bar.