USAGE
When should I eat a POWERBAR® PRIA® 110 Plus?
POWERBAR® PRIA® 110 Plus is perfect for mid-day snacking when you're on-the-go and want a great-tasting, nutritious snack. Perfectly sized, indulgent and nutritious, POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus is a delicious way to do something good for yourself. For exercise or intense activity, we recommend POWERBAR PERFORMANCE bars or POWERBAR GELs.
NUTRITION
What makes POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus different from other snacks?
POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus is an excellent combination of smart nutrition and rich, indulgent flavor. With just 110 calories and 3 to 3.5 grams of fat, POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus is the right size to re-energize you without weighing you down. And each bar also contains 23 vitamins and minerals, plus four to five grams of soy protein, so POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus is a mid-day snack you can feel good about.
Is POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus good to eat if I'm trying to lose weight?
To lose weight effectively, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Although not designed as a weight-loss product, POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus is an ideal snack because it satisfies your craving for something great-tasting and indulgent, it's nutritious with 23 vitamins & minerals, and it has just 110 calories and 3 to 3.5 grams of fat.Diet Exchanges*: 1 Carbohydrate & 1/2 Fat
* Based on The American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association exchange lists.
SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS
Is POWERBAR PRIA 110 organic? All Natural? Vegan?
POWERBAR PRIA contains protein-enriched soy crisps and other minimally processed ingredients but is not certified organic or all natural. The vitamins and minerals used are all derived from natural sources, with the exception of Vitamin E. All PRIA flavors can be part of a vegetarian diet that includes dairy products. Please check the Nutrition Facts on the label for more information. There are no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives in any of the bars.
Is it safe to eat POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus during my pregnancy?
Absolutely — safe, and good for you. POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus contains folic acid — a B-vitamin which has been found to reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects when taken before and early in pregnancy — as well as ingredients like antioxidant vitamin C, iron and protein that your body needs during pregnancy. However, if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients listed on the label, you should not eat these bars. Check with your obstetrician for more information.
Can children eat POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus?
POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus is an ideal snack for active, growing children because it is high in vitamins, a good source of minerals and provides an excellent source of calcium important to growing bones and teeth. Kids love the crispy, chewy texture covered in chocolaty or yogurt coating. And because it's smaller than most energy bars, children can finish a whole bar, leaving no waste. Because they need to eat a variety of foods for a well-balanced diet, we recommend children under six be limited to one bar per day. POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus bars make a nutritious addition to a child's balanced diet. Consult your pediatrician for more information.
I'm lactose intolerant. Can I eat POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus?
Six of the seven flavors contain some dairy products. The amount of lactose is small (approximately 0.15 g per bar), so nearly all lactose-intolerant people may consume it. Consult with your physician for more information.
Are there any Trans Fatty Acids in POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus bars?
POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus bars do not contain any trans fats.
Trans fatty acids are substances that, depending on intake and total dietary patterns, can raise total blood cholesterol levels, and can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol and lower HDL ("good") cholesterol.
Where and why do we use fractionated palm kernel oil?
Fractionated palm kernel oil is made by heating palm kernel oil and removing the liquid portion (or "fraction") as it is cooled. This fractionation process creates a solid fat made up primarily of saturated fats with desirable properties from the standpoint of food manufacture.
Fractionation vs. Hydrogenation
Fractionation is different from the process of hydrogenation, which chemically alters oils. In this process, 'trans fats' are also created. Partially hydrogenated oils are solid and stable at room temperature and found in many current snack foods. However, the National Academy of Sciences has recently recommended that Americans consume as little trans fat as possible within a healthy diet. Although a heart-healthy diet should seek to limit both saturated and trans fats, current guidelines allow up to 10% of daily calories from saturated fat while there is no recommendation yet set for trans fat. This follows scientific evidence showing consumption of trans fat-containing foods increases LDL, or bad, cholesterol, and decreases HDL, or good, cholesterol, thereby increasing risk for heart disease.
Do POWERBAR products contain Genetically Modified Ingredients?
POWERBAR uses ingredients that meet our high quality standards and are in full compliance with U.S. government regulations. Genetically modified (GM) crops grown in the US have been reviewed extensively by the FDA, USDA and EPA, who have determined that GM crops are as safe as their conventional counterparts.
Because the use of GM crops does not affect the safety or quality of the ingredients made from them, we do not require that our suppliers specify the origin of the crops they use.
STORAGE
How should I store POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus bars?
For the best eating experience, POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus should be kept between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent the chocolate or yogurt coating from melting. No need to refrigerate.
How long will my POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus bars last?
Each POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus bar is stamped with a "best by" date. Although it is safe to eat POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus after this date, we recommend that you use POWERBAR PRIA 110 Plus by the "best by" date to ensure you're getting the full nutritional benefits of the product.