VB Bar 25 low carb protein bars

Description

The truly low-carb protein bar

VB Bar 25 is not just a bar!
In 50 grams VB Bar 25 provides well over 25 g of high biological value proteins (isolated milk proteins, calcium caseinate, concentrated whey proteins ), with very few carbohydrates with a low glycemic index, with only 0.3g of sugar and 3.5g of fat.
VB Bar 25 is an excellent solution to always have a tasty and digestible protein snack to be consumed during the day or after a workout to rebuild protein reserves and also represents the new standard reference, both for the taste (chocolate-orange) and for its characteristics:

• 25.2 g of high biological value protein
• Few carbohydrates with a low glycemic index
• With only 0.3 sugars
• With dietary fiber
• Without glycerol and without hydrogenated fats
• Only 167 calories
• Great taste

What are the characteristics to have a really low carbohydrate bar?

& gt; Proteins and protein quality.

It’s not just the amount of protein that matters (VB Bar 25 has over 50% protein) but also the quality.
VB Bar 25 contains isolated milk proteins, calcium caseinate, concentrated whey proteins with a very high biological value.

& gt; Low sugar

The less sugars there are, the better because the more sugars there are, the closer you get to a dessert. Sugar alcohols are better, but with the right amount.
It is tolerable for a bar of 50g up to 8g of sugar in order to excessively raise the glycemic index. As demonstrated by various researches, it is preferable to use sugars alcohol (maltitol, xylitol, sorbitol) because they bring fewer calories and have less influence on blood sugar levels.

& gt; Fiber supply

Fibers slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream, producing constant energy levels and a lower insulin response is therefore very important.

& gt; Check fat and calorie content

Many high-protein bars get nearly 50% of their calories from fat. Although fats can improve chewability and flavor, they are of little use for the waistline. Fat contains 9 calories per gram, so there are 50g bars with over 200 calories.
VB Bar 25 contains only 167 calories.

Science

& gt; Let’s learn how to classify the bars

by dr. Marco Neri
In common perception, the classic food “bar” has taken on a consolidated and accepted role, but not all food bars have the same characteristics and quality: so let’s learn to judge them with necessary critical spirit.

The vast majority of people tend to consider bars (almost) a normal part of their diet.
This conception is mainly due to the media, especially TV, which for at least 10 years has presented bars as substitute and complete meals.
A simplification of this type confuses the user and does not allow him to distinguish between a technical bar and one that is less reliable in terms of quality.
In the approach to bars, 90% of the public refers to the classic snack “snacks” and expects these to be tasty and delicious.
Manufacturing companies are well aware of this mechanism and aim to satisfy market demands at the expense, often, of quality.
The bars can be divided into:

1. Proteins with variable amounts and different types of carbohydrates
2. Low carbohydrate protein (including hyperlipid)
3. Energy (with or without cocoa coating).

1. The former are essentially protein snacks, tasty snacks aimed at maintaining a good protein intake, but without too much attention to the quantity and quality of carbohydrates and fats introduced.
within this type we also find many “meal replacement” bars .
To assume this wording, in fact, it is sufficient that they comply with the ministerial indications on the quantity of macronutrients (including fiber and vitamins) to be ensured for the minimum coverage to replace a meal.

2. The second category concerns the so-called “technical” bars.
They provide the maximum protein dose trying to minimize the amount of sugar.
even the presence of fat is controlled, but usually in this type of “low carb” food philosophy, insulin control is the essential.
Specialized bars compatible with certain food choices (such as “zone diet”) can be included in this class.
The sizes of the bars of these categories are many, they depend on the processing and above all on the type of machines used by the packer; usually ranging from 35 to 80 / 100g it is important to know that, according to Italian law, a “single-dose” snack must contain a maximum of 35 grams of protein. Therefore, assuming an 80g bar, to have 35g of proteins it is necessary that its protein content is 43% (very high percentage if you intend to maintain the low carb characteristic).
& gt; 3. The third category is that of almost exclusively sugar-based bars. The difference between the latter and the “bar” snacks is the reduced quantity of fats (if these are present they should be technical, that is to say useful for performance), and an accurate choice of the type of carbohydrates, which takes into account the times of activation and glycemic index.

All the above types can also be enriched with amino acids or creatine.
The energy bars, being aimed mainly at those who do endurance sports, are often added with molecules such as carnitine or mct fats ef ormulate with cereals, almond paste, honey, dried fruit etc.
The various bars may also contain pools of vitamins and minerals that certainly enhance the product.

Let’s check the labels

Before using a bar, you need to clarify your purpose.
The fact that the bar is sold in the gym or in specialized shops does not automatically guarantee its suitability for the purpose that we have set ourselves from a nutritional point of view.

It is therefore essential to know how to control and understand the labels.
this exercise is not easy, especially when the envelope is wrinkled and the text is difficult to read, with lowercase characters.
Once the practical difficulties have been overcome, remember that the ingredients must always be indicated in descending order, with the component most present at the top of the list and the others below.
In a protein-snack bar there are many carbohydrates due to the inevitable cocoa coverage. But there is nothing wrong with that; this type of bar does not have any particular properties apart from those related to taste and the ease of protein supply and does not worry too much about the glycemic stimulus.
The control of the glycemic-insulin axis is instead fundamental in the “technical” protein bars, where the protein supply is usually combined with the little or no presence of low glycemic index carbohydrates.
To get the taste you need to find the right aromas and work with sweeteners and / or sugar alcohols.
a skilful work of mixing between the infinite possibilities of association determines the success or failure of the final product.
It should be specified that when even the “technical” bars adopt cocoa coverage, the presence of some simple sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose) is inevitable, but these they are contained within 7-10% (on 80g there are 5 / 8g of sugars), a truly negligible quantity even for the most taxed.
The real “enemy” of technical bars is glycerol , a molecule that serves to guarantee the softness and fragrance of the bar, as well as making it sweeter. technically it is an alcohol, therefore it does not influence the carbohydrate content in the nutritional table, but the problem is that it has a decent glycemic response.
The introduction of glycerol is almost inevitable, but one thing is to keep its share around 5-6%, another is to reach 15-25%, as happens in many “low carb” products.

& gt; In conclusion

Certainly modern technology has greatly and positively evolved the sector of bars that sometimes take the place of the “classic” protein shakes, especially when you are away from home.
for many they represent a “tasty” gratification, a pleasant snack even when you are following a controlled diet.
If the comparison is made between traditional snacks (so-called “bar”) and protein bars, the latter, although not very technical, are always winning.
If, on the other hand, we ask the bar to replace the meal or in any case to integrate with it with certain nutritional needs, a careful reading of the label is essential.

Eating a bar instead of lunch or dinner can only be good occasionally , must not become a consolidated and repeated practice.
It is always preferable for people to maintain a healthy relationship with food, with all the associated values ​​(educational, iconographic, social, etc.).
The greatest danger is that of losing the culture, taste, knowledge and “rituality” of a traditional meal.

Nutritional Values ​​	100 g	50g bar
Sale	0.33 g	0.17 g
Energy Value	333 kcal 1396 kj	167 kcal 698 kj
Fat of which Saturates	7.1 g 4.8 g	3.75 g 2,4 g
Carbohydrates of which Sugars of which Polyalcohol	26.9 g 0.5 g 25.1 g	13.5 g 0.3 g 12.6 g
Fiber	3 g	1,5 g
Protein	50.4 g	25.2 g

Ingredients:
calcium caseinates (milk) , milk whey protein concentrate, sorbitol syrup, hydrolyzed gelatin, cocoa (coconut and palm vegetable fats, maltitol, sucrose, low-fat cocoa powder with 10/12% cocoa butter, emulsifier: soy lecysin, flavorings) soy protein isolate , sunflower oil, polydextrose, low-fat cocoa powder, emulsifying soy lecithin, flavorings, preservative: potassium sorbate.

How to use:
We recommend 1 bar per day between meals