Banana Cocoa Fruit & Grain Snacks

by Ozery Bakery

A moderately processed grain-based snack with whole ingredients but high sugar content and processed wheat flour. Better than most packaged snacks due to real banana pieces and minimal additives, but still contains refined sugars and processed cocoa.

• Unbleached Wheat Flour – controversial · Refined wheat flour that's fortified with vitamins but lacks fiber and nutrients of whole grains, can cause blood sugar spikes.
• Whole Wheat Flour Including Germ – beneficial · Contains fiber, B vitamins, and minerals from the wheat germ, supporting digestive health and stable blood sugar.
• Filtered Water – safe · Clean water used in dough preparation.
• Diced Banana Pieces – beneficial · Real fruit providing potassium, fiber, and natural sweetness with beneficial nutrients.
• Organic Cane Sugar – controversial · Added sugar that contributes to blood sugar spikes and metabolic stress, though organic sourcing reduces pesticide exposure.
• Dark Chocolate Cookie Pieces – controversial · Processed chocolate pieces containing additional sugar and rice flour, adding to overall sugar content.
• Cocoa (Processed With Alkali) – controversial · Dutch-processed cocoa has reduced antioxidant content compared to natural cocoa due to alkali treatment.
• Sunflower Oil – controversial · High omega-6 oil that can contribute to inflammation when consumed in excess, though better than many seed oils.
• Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil – safe · Higher monounsaturated fat content makes this more stable and less inflammatory than regular sunflower oil.
• Sea Salt – safe · Natural salt providing flavor and trace minerals.
• Yeast – safe · Natural leavening agent for dough rise and texture.
• Sorbitan Monostearate – controversial · Synthetic emulsifier that may affect gut microbiome, though used in small amounts.
• Natural Flavors – controversial · Vague term for flavor compounds that may include synthetic processing aids despite 'natural' label.
• Amylase – safe · Natural enzyme that breaks down starches for improved texture and digestibility.
• Ascorbic Acid – safe · Vitamin C used as natural dough conditioner and antioxidant.
• Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for fortification, supports energy metabolism.
• Iron – beneficial · Essential mineral added for fortification, important for oxygen transport.
• Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 for fortification, supports nervous system function.
• Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 for fortification, important for energy production.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate for fortification, important for DNA synthesis.
• Rice Flour – safe · Gluten-free flour component in chocolate pieces, generally well-tolerated.

Contains real banana pieces

Includes whole wheat flour with germ

Uses organic sourdough

High-oleic sunflower oil is more stable

Fortified with B vitamins and iron

No artificial preservatives

Multiple sugar sources increase total sugar content

Refined wheat flour as primary ingredient

Alkali-processed cocoa has reduced antioxidants

Contains emulsifier that may affect gut microbiome

Vague 'natural flavors' ingredient

Higher in sugar than name implies