NOSHU LOW CARB CHOC MINT INDULGENCE BARS 5 PACK
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$8.90 for 5 bars
Where to Buy
Major Supermarkets
MANDY'S TAKE
“This bar is a highly engineered product designed to achieve low-sugar claims by substituting real sugar with a cocktail of synthetic fibres and sugar alcohols. The protein content is artificially inflated with soy protein isolate, while fibre is boosted with multiple synthetic bulking agents like polydextrose, inulin and resistant maltodextrin. Despite its glossy coating and high-fibre claims, this is not a real food bar — it belongs firmly in the ultra-processed snack category and is best limited, especially for children.”
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Low added sugar (per label)
- Higher protein (on paper)
- High fibre content (although synthetic)
- Low sodium
- Multiple synthetic sweeteners (erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, stevia, monk fruit)
- Synthetic fibre loading (polydextrose, inulin, resistant fibres)
- Protein isolate (soy protein isolate — ultra-processed)
- Refined vegetable oils
- Multiple emulsifiers and modified starches
- Highly ultra-processed profile despite healthy marketing claims
- Not appropriate for young children or sensitive guts
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Natural colours (not artificial)
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
- Teens (limit wherever possible)
- Adults (limit wherever possible)
- Contains milk
- Contains gluten
- Contains soy
- Contains wheat
BETTER OPTIONS
- Made Bliss Balls: Oats, dates, nut butter, cacao, hemp seeds
- Real Food Protein Bars: Seeds, nut butter, banana, whey or wholefood plant protein
- Wholefood Energy Balls: Almonds, chia, coconut, raw cacao, honey or dates
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
High-Protein Chocolate Brownies
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavour of these brownies, each hiding a secret twist: chickpeas and tofu. Surprisingly delicious, these treats boast a nutritious boost, packed with
Watch the Reel
THE VERDICT
This bar achieves its low-carb label through ingredient engineering rather than real food swaps. While it may fit keto macros on paper, the high dose of synthetic fibres and processed sugar alternatives can lead to bloating and gut discomfort. With minimal fruit and a heavily processed base, it’s more a functional snack than a nourishing one. The 2.5-star rating reflects the technical achievement of low sugar and carbs, but it’s a long way from wholefood nutrition.
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