NOSHU LOW CARB CHERRY AND COCONUT INDULGENCE BARS
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$5.30 for 5 bars (was $8.90) | $1.06 per bar
Where to Buy
Supermarkets, health food stores
MANDY'S TAKE
“This bar positions itself as a functional food, low-carb, high-fibre, low-sugar, but it doesn’t quite live up to the promise. It boasts 34g of fibre per 100g, but the majority comes from ultra-processed sources: isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMO), polydextrose, soluble corn fibre, and chicory root fibre (a more natural option). This combination may trigger bloating, gas, and digestive upset, especially in children and sensitive individuals.
Its “sugar-free” claim relies on erythritol and monk fruit. Yet, the inclusion of maltodextrin — a highly processed carbohydrate known to spike blood sugar faster than table sugar — directly undermines its low-carb positioning.
Add to that a mix of vegetable fats, modified starch (1450), humectants, acacia gum, sulphites, and just 4.5% real cherry juice, and you’re left with a product that delivers on paper macros but fails on ingredient integrity. Even by functional food standards, this is a heavily ultra-processed bar, not something I’d consider offering as real nourishment.”
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Meets low carb claims (13.4g/100g)
- Low sugar (5.8g/100g)
- Real coconut (30%)
- Four types of fibres - may cause digestive side effects in sensitive people
- Erythritol and maltodextrin - sweeteners
- Modified starch (1450) and humectant (glycerine)
- Refined vegetable fat
- Contains sulphites
- Processed and ultra processed ingredients
- May cause digestive side effects
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Natural colours (not artificial)
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies & Toddlers
- Kids
- Teens (Limit)
- Adults (with caution due to fibre load)
- Low carb
- Sugar-free
- Contains dairy
- Contains sulphites
- Nut free
BETTER OPTIONS
- Macadamias with unsweetened coconut
- 85% dark chocolate
- Coconut butter with fresh berries
- Cheese and nuts
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
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THE VERDICT
This bar achieves its low-carb label through ingredient engineering rather than real food swaps. While it may fit keto macros on paper, the high dose of synthetic fibres and processed sugar alternatives can lead to bloating and gut discomfort. With minimal fruit and a heavily processed base, it’s more a functional snack than a nourishing one. The 2.75 Real Food Rating (RFR) reflects the technical achievement of low sugar and carbs, but it’s a long way from wholefood nutrition.
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