Protein Wafer

Protein Wafer — Applied Nutrition

A crisp wafer bar layered with cocoa cream and a filling, then coated in milk chocolate. The listing describes a pack of 12 individually wrapped bars, each 39g. Each bar provides 10g protein, making it a convenient snack for your gym bag, desk or day on the go. The supplied product information describes the bars as suitable for vegetarians and made without added sugars; they are sweetened with maltitol and contain naturally occurring sugars.

Key Benefits

• 10g protein per 39g bar; protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass
• Light, crisp wafer layers with cocoa cream, filling and a milk chocolate coating
• Made without added sugars, according to the product information; contains naturally occurring sugars and maltitol sweetener
• Individually wrapped bars for a convenient snack at the gym, work or while travelling
• Suitable for vegetarians, according to the product information
• The supplier states that the finished products are made and packed in a facility accredited to ISO 22000, BRC and GMP standards and described as Halal-accredited

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving size: 1 bar (39g). The ranges below are from the nutrition panels available; values may differ between bars.

*RI is the reference intake of an average adult (8400kJ / 2000kcal). Exact values may vary by flavour. See the individual wrapper for full nutritional information.

Ingredients

Ingredients vary between bars; the following is a combined list from the supplied product information, and not every ingredient is present in every bar. The supplied formulations describe wafer with cocoa cream (20%), a filling (14–23%) and milk chocolate (43%). Listed ingredients include: whey protein concentrate powder (milk); wafer with cocoa cream (wheat flour, whey protein concentrate powder (milk), palm fat, sweetener (maltitols), reduced-fat cocoa powder (4% in the wafer), rapeseed oil, emulsifier (lecithins), salt, raising agent (sodium carbonates)); fillings including apple extract, whey protein concentrate (milk), unsweetened condensed milk, coconut fat, plain caramel colour, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), salt and natural flavourings; milk chocolate ingredients including cocoa butter, cocoa mass, palm and vegetable fats (including shea), skimmed and whole milk powders, milk fat, sweetener (maltitols), soya lecithins, salt and vanilla extract; and, in some bars, peanut filling (18%), peanuts or peanut pieces (3–5.4%), peanut flavouring, nut paste (hazelnuts and peanuts), pistachio filling (19%), pistachio nuts (5.6%), pistachio pieces (1%), pistachio flavouring and colour from chlorophylls and chlorophyllins. These percentages apply only where listed on the individual wrapper, not to every bar. Check the wrapper for the exact ingredients in the bar you select.

Allergen advice: Contains wheat (gluten), milk, soya and, depending on the bar, peanuts, hazelnuts and/or pistachio nuts. The supplier also states that the bars may contain other nuts, eggs and other cereals containing gluten. Always check the individual wrapper if you have an allergy or intolerance.

Recommended Use

Enjoy as a high-protein snack when required. The supplier describes the bars as suitable for vegetarians. Follow the pack directions and check the wrapper before eating.

Warnings and Storage

Contains maltitol polyols. Excessive consumption may produce a laxative effect. Keep out of reach of children. Store at 15–22°C in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, odours, humidity and extreme temperature changes. The supplier specifies a maximum relative humidity of 70%.

Brand: Applied Nutrition | Country of Origin: United Kingdom