(No added Flavours, No preservatives, No Artificial Colours?)
You will need a magnifying glass to read the actual ingredient list!
Here is my analysis:
There is 1 added flavour (just called 'flavour'), plus an emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), both of which are highly likely to contain MSG! MSG is prohibited from baby foods & infant formula's but if your child is 1-3yrs (the target market for these bars) it's okay. Really?
No preservatives?- well, when I last checked the details about Humectant 422- Glycerin or Glycerol (which is mentioned twice on the ingredient list), it's function is to help retain the water content. In other words, stop the product from drying out. In my opinion, that is helping to 'preserve' the product.
In addition, this particular additive (422) may cause headaches, high blood sugar levels & even eye skin irritation in sensitive people.
No Artificial Colours?- actually, this is true, but unfortunately, the Natural Colour (Annatto, 160b) used in these bars is the ONLY NATURAL COLOUR that to date, has been found to cause AS MANY ADVERSE INTOLERANCE REACTIONS AS ARTIFICIAL COLOURS!
Behavioural symptoms - look out for restlessness, irritability, and sleep disturbance;
head banging in young children;
headaches in children & adults.
Note: reactions may occur on the same day but are more likely to be delayed than reactions to artificial colours.
In summary, far from an ideal snack for children aged 1-3 yrs.
Remember Annatto (160b) is often used in yogurts & cheese!
160a) is Beta-carotene - it's safe!
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