FRUIT AND NUT PREMIUM MUESLI BARS
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$3.99/ 270g - 6 bars
Where to Buy
ALDI Grocery Stores
MANDY'S TAKE
“With 46% oats, some nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a 4 Health Star Rating, this bar may seem like a smart choice. But don’t let the rating mislead you.The second and third ingredeint are glucose syrup and refined vegetable oil, and invert sugar syrup is also listed high on the ingredients panel.
These ultra-processed sweeteners, even in modest amounts, can reshape taste preferences, disrupt metabolism, and contribute to long-term health concerns — particularly in children. While it’s less artificial than some supermarket bars, it still leans heavily on processed ingredients. If you’re aiming for real, minimally processed foods, this bar doesn’t quite measure up.”
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- 46% wholegrain oats
- Source of fibre (3.8g)
- Glucose syrup, an ultra-processed sweetener, is listed 2nd on the ingredient list
- Refined sunflower oil is listed third
- Golden syrup (invert sugar syrup is listed 5th - another ultra-processed sugar
- Allergen labels warns of sulphites which indicates sulphur dioxide may be used to preserve fruit and coconut but not disclosed.
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Processed sugars: brown rice syrup and sugar
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies & Toddlers
- Kids (budget-friendly / occasionally)
- Teens (budget-friendly / occasionally)
- Adults (budget-friendly / occasionally)
- Contains Gluten
- Contains Nuts
BETTER OPTIONS
- Wholefood bars sweetened only with dates, honey, or dried fruit
- Homemade nut and seed bars using tahini and mashed banana
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Apple Oat Bars
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THE VERDICT
This is a decent bar with some wholefood ingredients, but the inclusion of glucose syrup, invert syrup, and refined sunflower oil pushes it firmly into the processed category. It’s a better option than many, but still falls short of being truly real food. Does it deserve a 4-star Health Star Rating? In my view, no — especially when ultra-processed sweeteners are linked to a range of poor health outcomes.
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