Amaranth bars

What are amaranth bars?

Amaranth bars are crunchy bars based on amaranth, corn and rice flour, covered with chocolate coating. Amaranth is a pseudocereal that is naturally gluten-free, which is why such bars are often positioned as a gluten-free snack.

In brief

• Base - amaranth, corn and rice flour, often in the form of puffed grains.
• Made with no added sugar - the sweetness comes from the filling and coating.
• Coating - dark or milk chocolate coating; fillings - berry, vanilla, cream flavour and others.
• The "gluten-free" and "sugar-free" status is a manufacturer’s claim; for coeliac disease, check the certification of the specific batch.

Ingredients and fillings

The base of the bar is a crunchy structure made from amaranth, corn and rice flour, often in the form of puffed grains. The filling and coating define the flavour of each specific bar - the range may include options with forest berry, vanilla, cream flavour and dark or milk chocolate.

How is an amaranth bar different from a regular cereal bar?

Classic cereal bars, or muesli bars, are usually made with oat flakes and often contain added sugar or syrup. Amaranth bars use amaranth instead of oats and, as a rule, are made without added sugar - the sweetness comes from the filling and coating. This makes them a separate snack category rather than simply a variation of a muesli bar.

How to choose an amaranth bar

• Check the coating ingredients (dark or milk chocolate) - this affects the dairy content.
• Pay attention to the filling - berry, vanilla and cream flavours differ in both taste and ingredients.
• For coeliac disease, check the exact "gluten-free" certification of the specific batch rather than relying only on the ingredient list.
• Check the sweetener composition if avoiding specific sugar substitutes is important to you.

Frequently asked questions about amaranth bars

What are amaranth bars?

These are crunchy bars based on amaranth, corn and rice flour, usually with no added sugar, covered with chocolate coating and filled with different flavours - an alternative to regular sweet snacks and muesli bars.

What makes amaranth bars different from regular sweets?

These bars are made with no added sugar, which distinguishes them from many classic confectionery products. The final ingredients and calorie content depend on the specific product - check the packaging data rather than relying only on the general category name.

Are amaranth bars suitable for coeliac disease?

Amaranth is naturally gluten-free, and the manufacturer labels the bars as gluten-free. For coeliac disease, additionally check the exact certification and production conditions of the specific batch due to the risk of cross-contamination.

Can amaranth bars be eaten every day?

Like any snack, amaranth bars should be included in the diet with the overall daily calorie intake and composition in mind, rather than used to replace balanced meals. For specific dietary restrictions, consult a doctor or dietitian.

This information is for reference only. In case of coeliac disease, allergies or intolerances, carefully check the ingredients and certification of the specific product before purchasing.