Santa Cruz Paleo Protein Bar Chocolate
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Summary
Santa Cruz Paleo Chocolate Protein Bar scores 94/100. A 9-ingredient whole-food protein bar with grass-fed whey isolate + grass-fed collagen delivering 20g protein. Beef tallow replaces seed oils as the fat source. Whole-food sweetening from wildflower honey and maple syrup -- no artificial sweeteners, no sugar alcohols. Cocoa powder and cocoa nibs provide flavanol antioxidants; almond butter adds magnesium and monounsaturated fat. Chicory root inulin delivers 8g prebiotic fiber per bar. Real vanilla bean powder, not 'natural flavor.' Zero seed oils, zero gums, zero emulsifiers, zero lecithin, zero brown rice or pea protein, zero soy, zero carrageenan. Made in USA with globally sourced ingredients.
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Grass-Fed Whey Protein IsolateVery Good
Premium complete protein from grass-fed cows with excellent bioavailability and full amino acid profile. Cleanest commercial protein source; lowest heavy-metal risk vs. plant proteins.
See more about Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate →Grass-Fed CollagenVery Good
Bovine collagen peptides; complementary amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline) to whey. Documented joint, skin, and gut support.
See more about Grass-Fed Collagen →Wildflower HoneyVery Good
Natural unrefined sweetener with documented antimicrobial activity (hydrogen-peroxide release + low pH) and trace micronutrients.
See more about Wildflower Honey →Almond ButterVery Good
Whole-food fat source; rich in magnesium, vitamin E, and monounsaturated fats. Single-ingredient (just almonds).
See more about Almond Butter →Beef TallowVery Good
Grass-fed animal fat; rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K2, and CLA. Replaces seed oils. One of the cleanest commercial fats available.
See more about Beef Tallow →Vanilla Bean PowderVery Good
Real vanilla bean (ground pod); not synthetic vanillin or 'natural flavor.' Whole-food flavor source.
See more about Vanilla Bean Powder →Cocoa PowderGood
Concentrated source of flavanols and epicatechin; documented antioxidant and cardiovascular benefits.
See more about Cocoa Powder →Chicory Root InulinGood
Prebiotic soluble fiber; documented gut microbiome support. Provides the bar's 8g fiber. Can cause GI sensitivity in some users (the one soft demerit).
See more about Chicory Root Inulin →Maple SyrupGood
Natural unrefined sweetener with manganese and zinc. Whole-food sugar source.
See more about Maple Syrup →Cocoa NibsGood
Whole-food chocolate; raw fermented cacao with flavanols, magnesium, and theobromine. Minimally processed.
See more about Cocoa Nibs →Processing
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