Product Review: Tarté Asian Yogurt, Green Tea and Honey

Allergen Info: Contains Dairy, Gluten-free.

With the overgrowth and popularity of the yogurt market, it is refreshing to see a brand that aims to step out of the box with a clean image, distinctive flavors, and the use of unconventional natural sweeteners.

Tarté Green Tea flavor is not only unique but is as delicious as green tea ice cream. With a departure from the Greek yogurt fad in what they call, “Asian Yogurt,” they achieve a yogurt that is not overly tart and has a nice smooth silky texture. Other flavors include, “Original,” Strawberry & Guanabana, Blueberry & Açai, Mango & Coconut, Pomegranate & Goji.

What I love most about this yogurt is the use of stevia (all natural zero calorie sweetener) to help lower the overall sugar content. The stevia content is perfectly balanced with the honey (another all natural sweetener) without being overly bitter like other products that use stevia.

As if things were not great enough with this yogurt, the addition of green tea may just add a tiny boost of anti-oxidants to the overall dietetic profile. The total calorie content is 120 which is slightly less than most nonfat yogurt products. In addition, the yogurt contains a whooping 13 grams of protein.

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: YES.

Palatability grade: A

Potential for improvement: Hope to see them in more stores down the road!

Dietetic Profile: A

Overall Grade: A

Where to Buy: If you are lucky enough to live in So Cal, you can buy this yogurt at Gelson’s Markets: http://www.gelsons.com/

For More info and where to buy go to: http://tarteyogurt.com/

© KATE EZRA WOLF, 2013. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Product Review: Pro Bar, HALO, Honey Graham

Product info: Vegan

Allergen info:Contains peanuts and wheat. Processed in a facility that contains soy.

I try to stay away from writing bad reviews on products. However, in the case Pro Bar’s Halo line, I feel a review of some sort is necessary.

First off, the only truly remotely positive thing I can say about the line is that the packaging is absolutely brilliant! I was so drawn to the packaging that I bought all three flavors without any hesitation. However, I would undoubtedly NEVER buy these again…

The product inside of the wrapper does not come close to meeting the expectation that is set by the friendly and enticing packaging.

The flavor, honey graham, does not come near to tasting like a honey or graham. Coincidentally  none of the ingredients in the bar even contain honey or graham (or anything that replicates the taste of graham since graham crackers technically do not contain any real graham either). To be honest, the bar tastes so bad that I almost wanted to spit it out the second it touched my tongue. Giving it the benefit of the doubt, I took another bite hoping that it would taste better. Nope, still bad. It tastes as if an amateur baker decided to one day experiment with random “healthy” ingredients, agave, peanut butter, flax seeds, oats, hemp seeds, and so on…Clearly, if you put a bunch of random things together, you are not going to get a masterpiece.

Strangely, the other two flavors taste identical to the honey graham which makes it clear that more time probably went into the packaging than the product itself.

Final Verdict: The words that grace the wrapper, “The sinfully healthy snack,” seem more like just a sin…

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: NO.

Palatability grade: D-

Potential for improvement: They would have to reformulate the product.

Dietetic Profile: B

Overall Grade: C-

© KATE EZRA WOLF, 2012. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Product Review: Hail Merry® Choco Macaroons

Allergen Info: Gluten-free, made in a facility that processes nuts.

Other info: Vegan, raw.

Hail Merry is a brand falls into the raw, vegan and gluten-free snack category.  I have noticed Hail Merry many times while browsing the aisles in Whole Foods but never really felt inspired to try until I discovered these macaroons.  I have never been a huge fan of macaroons, but these may just be an exception. Although these cookies are made with coconut flakes, they are not as overwhelmed with coconut as the traditional macaroons you may find in the bakery. The dark chocolate is so intense and rich and the cookie so moist, that biting into these cookies feel more like biting into a chocolate truffle or fudgy brownie than a crumbly flaky macaroon. The ingredients in these cookies taste intensely fresh, like they were prepared that very day.

Although the dietetic profile is not terrible, with its relatively low sugar content and 3 grams of fiber as well as high quality ingredients (all from plant source), you may want to be mindful of portion size. Just two of these tiny bite size macaroons contain 130 calories and 10 grams of saturated fat. Please refer back to my post on coconut oil: http://nutritionfixation.blogspot.com/2012/09/about-fats-part-1-olive-oil-vs-coconut.html

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: Yes!!

Palatability Grade: A

Potential for Improvement: I would love to see more flavors!

Dietetic Profile: A (considering they are a cookie)

Overall Grade: A

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Product Review: Tasty Brand Organic Cookies, Chocolate Chip

Overall Rating: A

Allergen info: Contains wheat, milk, soy. Produced on equipment that may be exposed to tree nuts, peanuts and eggs.

Other info: USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher.

Back when I first started this blog, I did a review on Trader Joe’s 100 calorie chocolate chip cookies (here: http://nutritionfixation.blogspot.com/2012/06/trader-joes-100-calorie-packs-oatmeal.html). They were good but not AMAZING. Well, I found a new brand that is worth raving about! Tasty Brand cookies are sooo good. They taste like little butter cookies, which guess what, are actually made with real butter!

Part of the reason that I started this blog is because today there are a lot of misconceptions and confusion when it comes to food products due to labeling and marketing campaigns.  For instance, the label “Zero trans fat” means (as defined by the USDA and FDA) that it actually contains the maximum of ½ gram of trans fat per serving (which is extremely deceiving). Thus, if labeled, thanks to our government, one has every reason to question it.

It is refreshing to find brands, like Tasty Brand that have nothing but the intention to bring natural and nutritious ingredients to families (free of trans fats and not having to claim the fact).  These cookies come in the trendy 100 calorie packs which are a great way to reinforce the principal that some of us struggle with, portion control. They are made with all natural ingredients (and not FDA’s definition of “all natural”) and are sweetened with agave sweetener as opposed to refined and/ or processed sugars. They are also added with sweet potato to help increase their nutritional value of vitamin A. My only real complaint is the complete lack of fiber at 0g (which accounts for the minus in the A- in the dietetic profile category). However, taste brings it right back up to a solid A. =)

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: Yes.

Palatability Grade: A

Potential for Improvement: Sure.

Dietetic Profile: A-

Overall Grade: A

Where to buy: http://tastybrand.com/api/Index.cfm/products.details/i/6442

© KATE EZRA WOLF, 2012. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Product Review: Go Raw - Spirulina Energy Bar

Allergen Info: Gluten-free, Wheat Free, Nut Free – contains seeds

Other Info: USDA Organic

Overall Product Ranking: A

Even though the raw foods fad appears to be a food trend that faded out rather quickly, the companies with some of the stronger product lines still seem to be thriving. I absolutely love Go Raw’s products. Not particularly because they are raw, but because they are able to take a creative spin on some unconventional (and healthy) ingredients and make them taste great. I love this product in particular because it is very difficult to find food products (as opposed to supplements) that have spirulina in them.

Spirulina, what many would classify as a “super food” continues to be an enigma to me. Spirulina is a type of  of blue-green algae that has some protein, vitamins, minerals, including, antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage. In addition, it contains B vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, minerals such as manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium. It is also a source of  gamma linolenic acid (aka omega-6 – a common fatty acid in American diets – more on omega-6 in future posts). Spirulina has also been linked (in very recent and inconclusive studies) to immune support against infection and chronic illness. Another study has found spirulina as anti-allergenic due to its ability to hinder the release of histamine (the substance in our body responsible for allergic reactions such as a runny nose). An additional study has linked spirulina to help promote the growth of L. acidophilus in the gut (a good bacteria).

I really like this bar! It is made with sesame seeds, banana, coconut, dates, and spirulina. I could mainly taste the banana and sesame seeds. The bar has just 70 calories which makes a great light on–the-go snack.

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: Yes.

Palatability Grade: A-

Potential for Improvement: YES, but it is pretty good as is!

Dietetic Profile: A

Overall Grade: A

© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012

Product Review: Divine™ White Chocolate with Strawberries

Allergen info: Contains milk and soy. May have traces of almonds, hazelnuts and gluten.

Overall Product Ranking: B

I have never been a huge fan of white chocolate. I have always been a dark chocolate person who occasionally will eat milk chocolate. Being such a huge fan of Divine’s dark and milk lines, I decided to venture out of my comfort and knowledge zone and write about something different.

As creamy as the white chocolate is and as crispy the strawberries are, I can help but wonder how much dietetic value I get compared to Divine’s dark chocolate like (which really is divine, if you have not tried them). So I did a little digging for this post.

Many chocolates, dark, milk, and white contain cocoa butter as their primary fat of choice. Cocoa butter contains a 50/50 split of two types of fat, heart healthy monounsaturated oleic acid (the same fat as olive oil) and stearic that is found in butter or palmic acid (both saturated fats). Many researchers believe that even though cocoa butters are 50% saturated fats, they also believe that these same fats, specifically stearic acid are not fully absorbed into the body. What does this mean? It means that the saturated fats have a neutral effect on regulating cholesterol levels, leaving the other 50% of oleic acid to do its heart healthy work lowering cholesterol!

Although Devine’s white chocolate is delicious, I am not able to give it as high of score as their dark line for dietetic profile. Although they use cocoa butter, the freeze dried strawberries with depleted nutrient content and 0g of fiber will have to lower their score.

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: Maybe.

Palatability Grade: A

Potential for Improvement: YES!

Dietetic Profile: B-

Overall Grade: B

© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012

Product Review: Little Soya Gluten-free Soy Sauce

Allergen Info: Gluten-free.

Other info: GMO-free and MSG-free.

Product Overall Rating: A

Sometimes it is easy to forget about those things that many of us take for granted in life. In some cases, it may be the gift to live a life without making constant compromises when it comes to food.  In the case of the Celiac and gluten intolerant community, it is the simple ability to go to a grocery store or a restaurant and not have to worry about the food making them sick. Something as little as a preservative may contain ingredients such as gluten (a protein found in wheat) that can cause an adverse reaction in those who are intolerant.

               
Luckily, they are many products that are currently being developed to accommodate the gluten-free community. Little Soya Gluten-Free Soy Sauce has introduced the new innovative soy sauce to the world. First off, as you may have already gathered, it is gluten-free. Second, it comes in an awesome fish shape package. It is a lower sodium sauce at 270mg per packet. In addition, if you are anything like me who only uses just a drop of sauce, these packets come with a reusable screw-on cap so the sauce can be reopened and used later on.   Best of all, it tastes exactly like regular soy sauce!  No compromises here! I think there may be a giveaway coming in the very near future!

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: YES.

Palatability grade: A

Potential for improvement: I would love to see these sold locally!

Dietetic Profile: A

Overall Grade: A

Where to buy: Order here with free-shipping: http://www.littlesoya.com/

Eat Happily,

Kate

© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012 

Product Review: Fruitzio® Kiwi

Allergen Info: Gluten-free, wheat free, nut free.

Overall Product Rating: B

Have you ever tasted something expecting it to taste a certain way, yet it ended up turning out to be something completely different? Well, that was the case for this product. As you may know already (if you read my kale chip review), I am not a huge fan of freeze dried foods. However, freeze dried items seem to be one of the biggest new fads at Whole Foods, especially freeze dried fruit. I guess I can see why they are so appealing to some. It’s like a fruit chip with a cooler astronaut feel. It has a longer shelf life than fruit chips or dried fruit and it dissolves quickly in the mouth.

 I was intrigued when I spotted this product. I have seen the typical freeze dried strawberries, blueberries, even bananas, but never kiwis.  So, as you can probably imagine, I was very excited to try Fruitzio® Kiwi. I suppose maybe I was expecting the flavor to taste exactly like a fresh kiwi. However, that was not the case. These freeze dried kiwis were tart, very tart. Now, when I say tart, I am not saying the tartness of a sour green apple, I am talking Warhead tart (those famous sour candies). Just to give you an idea, even when placing the kiwi onto my tongue, I could actually feel a burn on my taste buds.  It wasn’t necessarily bad; it just wasn’t what I was expecting.

In terms of dietetic profile, they are not terrible. After all, it is fruit with some added sugar. They make a great replacement to candy and there is only 100 calories per bag. They are not at all filling, so I would not recommend these to someone who wants a hardy snack.

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: Maybe.

Palatability grade: B

Potential for improvement: YES.

Dietetic Profile: B

Overall Grade: B

© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012

Product Review: Green and Black’s 70% Dark Chocolate

Allergen info: Contains milk and soy. May contain traces of hazelnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, pistachios and wheat.

Other info:  Certified Fair Trade. Certified USDA Organic.

Overall Product Rating: A

Anyone who knows me is well aware that I am chocolate obsessed. I have my own personal stash hidden in the kitchen. Although I typically eat chocolate after dinner for my “dessert,” I use all of its health benefits to justify my indulgence. Chocolate, especially authentic dark chocolate is a wonderful source of flavonoid antioxidants. Many studies of also linked the flavonoids to help lower blood pressure. It also functions as a natural mood boaster by increasing endorphin and serotonin levels (what I like to call “happy” chemicals). Some studies have even linked dark chocolate to a natural appetite suppressant.

As far as Green and Black’s? There is so much to love about this chocolate. It is high quality and made from certified fair trade and organic chocolate. It is prepared from Trinitario beans which are a hybrid bean that originated in Trinidad. What I like about this chocolate is that the flavor is not overly diluted with artificial flavors such as palm and vegetable oils like lower quality chocolates. At the same time, it is rich, fine, and delicate.  What I love about this chocolate is that it is not overloaded with sugar and it contains 4g of fiber per serving. In addition, it is very low in sodium and contains no cholesterol.  Tough to beat!

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: Yes.

Palatability grade: A

Potential for improvement: More varieties please.

Dietetic Profile: A

Overall Grade: A

Where to buy: check http://www.econsumeraffairs.com/kraftfoods/gb/productlocator.htm

© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012

Product Review: Alive and Radiant Foods™, Kale Krunch, Cheezy Chipotle

Allergen info: This product contains tree nuts. Produced in a facility that processes tree nuts and soy.

Overall Grade: C

For about over a year now, kale chips have been the new health sensation. I have seen all kinds of recipes over the internet and vendors selling the homemade snacks at farmers markets. However, I have noticed very few brands sell on the grander scale of mainstream retail markets. Alive and Radiant Foods™ are the current dominating brand in the world of kale chips, or what they call, “The Kale Chip Revolution.”

Alive and Radiant Foods™, Kale Krunch are (literally) dehydrated and flavored pieces of Kale. Personally, I am not a huge fan of dehydrated anything because many of the water soluble vitamins are lost during the dehydration process. Luckily, kale is rich in other nutrients such as vitamin A, and minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium which may be not lost in major excess during dehydration.

Let me just say that I don’t have a problem with kale chips in general, in fact, I love them. They are without a doubt a wonderful alterative to fried chips. However, these just fall flat for me. My first major problem with these chips is that they are doused in that cheese sauce. It seems as though there is more of a sauce to kale ratio. My second problem is that the entire bag contains a wee 2.2 ounces, making a serving size 1 ounce. In this single ounce (that is mostly sauce), you get 130 calories per serving. So if one were to eat the entire bag (which is not hard to do because it is like eating air), they are consuming 286 calories (close to a meal) and 770mg of sodium! The final verdict: I’d say save the money, calories, and sodium and make them on your own (recipes coming soon).

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: Probably not.

Palatability grade: C

Potential for improvement: YES.

Dietetic Profile: C-

Overall Grade: C

© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012

Product Review: Sally’s Smart, Lemon Almonds

Allergen info: This product may contain traces of peanuts, beans, cashews, or pinenuts.

Product Overall Rating: A

Almonds are always a great snack. They are a wonderful source of fiber. They are high in the “good” type of fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids along with alpha-tocopherols (vitamin E – a very powerful antioxidant). They have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. They are loaded with phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. In addition, they are a pretty good source of protein.

I love almonds and flavored almonds are a great way to mix it up. Nevertheless, I have found that it is very hard to find good flavored almonds (or any type of nut) that are not overly dry roasted and overloaded with added sodium. Additionally, many flavored nuts leave a messy residue on my fingers.

Sally’s Smart almonds finally hit the nail on the head! They come in three varieties, including Lemon (my favorite), Keylime Jalapeno, and Orange Ginger. They taste so good and they have so much flavor that I am shocked to see that they only have 35mg of sodium per serving! What I love most about the almonds is the simplicity of their ingredients, just almonds, lemon juice and sea salt. They differ from the other brands because they use a special flavor infusion method that keep your fingers clean and mess free! In conclusion, these will be regulars in my pantry!

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: YES.

Palatability grade: A

Potential for improvement: I would love more varieties in the future!

Dietetic Profile: A

Overall Grade: A

Where to buy: Whole Foods or check  http://www.sallyssmart.com/

© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012

New Product Review: NuGo® Dark, Mint Chocolate Chip (Gluten Free)

Product Info: Gluten free, dairy free, vegan. Kosher Pareve.

Allergen info: Contains soy. Processed in facility with equipment that has contact with products containing peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and egg.

Overall Rating: A

Although I am not a huge advocate for supplement bars, these Nugo® nutrition bars might just be the exception to the rule as my new guilty pleasure! Nugo® offers a series of different lines to accommodate to a variety of nutritional needs including gluten free, vegan, low sugar, organic, and high protein. Each individual bar (not product line) has its own unique combination to fit a variety of nutritional requirements. Although I found this to be initially confusing, my best suggestion is to thoroughly check the labeling on each bar (even if it is in the same product line as another bar). NuGo® Dark, Mint Chocolate Chip, for example, is gluten free. However, it is the only variety in the dark line that happens to be gluten free. Note: They also have a full gluten free line called Nugo® Free.

*Special Note: I just received an email from NuGo® with their new updated info  that NuGo® Dark Peanut Butter Cup and NuGo Dark Chocolate Pretzel were recently certified gluten-free!!  You should start seeing the new certified gluten-free wrappers in stores along with Mint. Also, NuGO® Slim is certified gluten-free and contains only two grams of sugar from REAL Dark Chocolate and chicory root - no sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners!*

These bars taste surprisingly pretty good. The dark chocolate is rich, but not too rich and the texture has a nice combination of crispy and chewy. The Nugo® company takes much pride in the fact that they use real dark chocolate, as opposed to chocolate flavored vegetable oils that some of their competitors use. Their greatest accomplishment however, is that my husband likes them, which for those who don’t know, my husband is the pickiest eater on the planet!

The dietetic profile isn’t too bad. The entire bar has a total of 200 calories, which is a common number range for nutrition bars. The bar has a total 10 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber. The bar also has 14 grams of sugar (which is a pretty high, but not terrible considering that the bar is completely covered in chocolate).

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: YES.

Palatability grade: A

Potential for improvement: So, so.

Dietetic Profile: A-

Overall Grade: A

Where to buy: http://store.nugonutrition.com/ or amazon.com 

For more info:

Here is the link to see all of the gluten-free bars. http://store.nugonutrition.com/category/gluten-free-nutrition-bars.html

Here is our special dietary needs chart. http://store.nugonutrition.com/category/bycategory.html

Product Review: Skinny Crisps, White Sesame (gluten free)

Product Info: Gluten free and Wheat free.

Allergen Info: contains nuts.

Overall Rating: A

Let me just start off by saying that I do not have celiac disease, I am not gluten intolerant, nor am I allergic to wheat (at least that I know of). All of these diseases/conditions can potentially be very serious and if you have not been diagnosed with any of these conditions by a medical doctor, I generally do not recommend completely eliminating wheat from your diet. By eliminating wheat, whole wheat in particular, one is also taking out many essential nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin E, and fiber. I will expand on wheat, celiac disease, and gluten intolerance in future posts.

Moving on to Skinny Crisps, which are amazing by the way! They are so amazing that I couldn’t keep them for enough time after I purchased them to photograph for the review!

 These crackers are made with crushed almonds and chickpea flour (as a replacement to wheat flour). They are crunchy and not too crumbly, the way the crackers are supposed to be (which is particularly impressive because it is very difficult to replicate the flavor and texture of wheat flour). Now, I am not saying that they taste exactly like a wheat cracker, but they come pretty darn close!

They come in several other varieties including Plain, Toasty Onion, Seeded, Say Cheese, and Brownie Crisps. For this review, I had the White Sesame variety. Note: I particularly like my crackers to be bland and plain so if you looking for something with a lot of flavor, I would maybe go for the Toasty Onion variety.

As far as dietetic profile, I really cannot say anything bad about them. They are relatively low calorie, about 60 calories in 4 crisps. They are low in fat, made with the including natural oils from the seeds and nuts as well as some added olive oil. They have 2g of fiber per serving (4 crisps). They are also pretty low in sodium (which is rare for crackers). In conclusion, I will probably be buying these yummys regularly!

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: YES.

Palatability Grade: A

Potential for Improvement: They are great the way they are!

Dietetic Profile: A

Overall Grade: A

Where to buy:

Go to the Skinny Crisp’s webpage to find retail locations and/or to order online: http://www.skinnycrisps.com/Home_Page.html

Trader Joes 100 Calorie Packs, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Allergen info: Contains wheat, gluten, eggs, soy and dairy. Processed with equipment that have contact with nuts.

Product Overall Rating: B

I’m sure many of you have seen the trend of 100 calorie snack packs in the grocery store and it looks like TJ’s has jumped onto the bandwagon with these cookies! They are actually a wonderful way of maintaining some portion control which many of us need when it comes to sweets! Each box comes with six individual packs and each pack comes with a total of about ten quarter size cookies.

The cookies overall are pretty good. They are crunchy as opposed to soft, chewy, or crumbly. The general flavor profile seems cohesive to the traditional cookie flavor. If you are not into chocolate chips overwhelming your cookie, then you are in luck! In contrast to the picture of the cookies on the box with several very substantial looking chocolate chips, the actual cookie’s chips are rather meager. They seem to have tiny fragments of chocolate instead of an entire chocolate chip.

The overall dietetic profile of the cookie is not fabulous but adequate compared the 100 calorie packs that one would see by more mainstream brands. The cookies have 1.5g of saturated fat (which isn’t too bad considering it is made with whole eggs) and of course, made with 0g of partially hydrogenated oils (always a positive in my book).  I do wish however that the cookies were made with a whole wheat flour (instead of an enriched wheat flour) to give it some fiber content. In conclusion, a perfect snack for someone with a sweet tooth who doesn’t want to go overboard.  If possible!

RANKING:

Would I purchase again: YES.

Palatability grade: B+

Potential for improvement: So, so.

Dietetic Profile: B

Overall Grade: B

Product Review: Whole Foods 365 Greek Yogurt

Can I get a side of fruit puree with my lactic acid? You are probably wondering if it was that bad. Well, it was. 365 and 365 Organic are two of Whole Foods private label lines. Usually the products from this line (like many private label lines) are just more economical variations of products that sell well in the store such as cereal, chips, bottled water, and in this case, Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurt has been a thriving trend in the yogurt and food industry. There is a slightly different process of its development leading Greek yogurts to be thicker, creamier, and have higher protein content than regular traditional yogurts. I even recently read that Chobani is one of the fastest growing food companies in the U.S. Why wouldn’t Whole Foods want a piece of it?

Let me start by saying 365 products are usually great. But their attempt at Greek Yogurt was an utter fail. First of all, I want to say that I probably got a bad batch, but then again probably not. Knowing that Whole Foods invested a good chunk of change into this venture, they obviously wouldn’t put their name on something without tasting it first. The yogurt was way over fermented (meaning, it was sour and not sour in a good way). Also, their choice of using 0% milk fat (I personally prefer 2% which I will later write an article on) made it even more disastrous. The one thing remotely good about this product is that the fruit topping is placed on the side similar to  the Fage split cups. I had the blueberry and pomegranate (yes, wonderful combo of antioxidants). Although I found the side to be overly sweet (with way too many unnecessary added sugars), I did like that it was in the form of a puree rather than dehydrated mushy fruit chunks. However, Whole Foods just simply missed the mark on this one.

RANKING

Would I purchase again: NO.

Palatability Grade: D.

Potential for improvement: YES.

Overall Grade: D+