Protein Bar Label Decoded: Yoga Bar
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It all started with simple questions : “How much protein are you consuming? Is it 0.8 or 1 gram per kg? Is it enough protein?” and suddenly every fitness influencer was throwing protein buzzwords. Then comes a quick fix: Protein Bar.
These bars have recently flooded the Indian market, and with the rise of quick commerce, you can easily grab one after every gym session or as an evening snack.
Let’s break down the Yoga Bar Protein Bar.
Well, the brand website claims it to be “balanced, wholesome bar and made with cleanest ingredients”. Wait a minute, did we spot “Hydrogenated Fat” in the label below? LOL.
But lets not jump the gun and break it down to simple English.
Starting with the Protein - because why not?
Yoga Bar does a really good job here by packing 20gm protein in 70gm bar and if we look at the protein sources, we will not be too disappointed.
Soy, a plant based protein and Whey Isolate, both have decent PDCAAS ratio. (sorry no jargons here!). In terms of delivering high protein content, this bar has done justice!
PDCAAS ratio is nothing but a digestibility score of a protein source, score of 1 is the best
| Protein Source | PDCAAS | Amino Profile/ Absorption |
| Eggs | 1.00 | Complete Amino Profile |
| Whey Protein | 1.00 | Complete Amino Profile |
| Soy Protein | ~0.9 | Slightly Lower Absorption |
| Pea Protein | ~0.85 | Lower due to anti-nutrients |
| Peanut Protein | ~0.70 | Incomplete Amino Profile |
Addressing the elephant on the bar - edible vegetable fat (hydrogenated)
Red flag! Red flag!
Edible vegetable oils contain good fats, but the partial hydrogenation process turns them solid or semi-solid, creating trans fats, which are harmful to heart health as they raise bad cholesterol.
The brand claims there are no trans fats (full hydrogenation), but the presence of hydrogenated fat is concerning and should be avoided for regular consumption.
Why would the brand add hydrogenated fat? It's simple: for better texture and longer shelf life. There are better options, like cocoa butter, to achieve the same result, but they are a bit more expensive.
Sorbitan Tristearate - a new tongue twister?
Generally found as E492 on label, is an emulsifier which brands use to prevent oil separation. Marked safe for consumption by FDA, so no issues here!
Fructooligosaccharide - the longest word on label :D
FOS is like fiber’s sweet cousin, good for your gut but watch your intake. Generally, 5-10gm/ day is safe for consumption if the source is from chicory roots/ sugarcane. This bar has 12gm of dietary fiber which is fine.
Maltitol and Steviol Glycoside - a tag team
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol that causes a smaller blood sugar spike compared to regular sugar (though it still causes a spike). Steviol Glycoside is a natural sweetener with a slight aftertaste, so brands use Maltitol to mask it.
This is a clever strategy because it allows brands to claim "zero added sugar" on products containing Maltitol. This practice is legally permitted by FSSAI, so we can't blame the brand for it.
Truth Meter - 7.0/10
Claiming a wholesome bar with the cleanest ingredients while including edible vegetable fat (hydrogenated) is misleading marketing. Therefore, we rate this bar 7.0/10
The OG Verdict
Packed with 20g of protein and 7.7g of fat, totaling 243 Kcal, this is a decent option for INR 80. Yoga Bar almost gets it right until you notice the hydrogenated fat on the label.
So, The OG Verdict is: Good for occasional consumption, but not recommended as an everyday protein bar.
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