Introduction to the Twenny Bar
The Twenny Bar is a ready-to-eat meal in bar form that provides everything your body needs. The vanilla bar contains 384kcal and the chocolate bar 376kcal, both providing you with all the macro- (protein, fat, carbohydrates and fibre) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) you need.
Nutritional information
Nutrition (vanilla bar)
Value per 100g |
IDR (%) |
|
Energy |
372 kcal / 1681 kJ |
19% |
Fat |
14 gr |
19% |
Of which saturated |
3.9 gr |
21% |
Carbohydrates |
44 gr |
18% |
Of which sugars |
5.2 gr |
6% |
Fiber |
9 gr |
|
Protein |
20 gr |
41% |
Salt |
1.18 gr |
Ingredients
- Rolled oats (24%)
- Humectants (glycerol, maltitol)
- Rapeseed oil
- Soy protein
- Whole milk powder
- Maltodextrin
- Soy protein isolate
- Whey protein concentrate
- Inulin
- Coconut oil powder
- Dairy protein
- Blend of vitamins and minerals
- Salt
- Vanilla seed
- Antioxidant
Macro Nutrients
Protein
Each Twenny bar contains 20 grams of protein provided by whey protein, which is one of the main ingredients of the bar. Whey is considered a complete protein as it provides all the essential amino acids that your body cannot produce on its own, plus it has a very high bioavailability. [1] The amino acid profile is as follows:
Amino acids |
Gr per bar |
Histidine |
0.49 gr |
Isoleucine |
0.81 gr |
Leucine |
1.48 gr |
Lysine |
1.15 gr |
Methionine and Cystine |
0.56 gr |
Phenylalanine and Tyrosine |
1.45 gr |
Threonine |
0.76 gr |
Tryptophan |
0.25 gr |
Valine |
0.85 gr |
Fat
Next stop: fats, which come mainly from the added rapeseed oil. Why rapeseed oil? Well, this particular oil provides plenty of polyunsaturated fats (PUFA), just a little saturated fat, and a whole lot of omega 3 and 6 – the stuff your body loves. The World Health Organisation has advised getting around 20 to 35% percent of your energy from fat [2]. Low in saturated fat and high in omega, a great fatty acid profile. In our Twenny bar, 34% of the energy comes from fat, but don’t panic – we added it in just the right amount and in the optimal form!
Carbohydrates
The main ingredient in the Twenny Bar is oats, which provide the majority of the carbohydrates. Each Twenny bar has 46% of the calories coming from carbohydrates. We used oats as the main source of carbohydrates as it has plenty of slow-releasing carbohydrates, ensuring that you stay satisfied for a long period of time after consuming the bar. [3] Additionally, oats have a low glycemic index (GI) to keep you energized throughout the day. [4]
Because we don't add table sugar to our Twenny Bars, the bar only contains 5.4 grams of natural sugars from oats, whey and soy.
Fiber
The fiber content in the Twenny bar is provided primarily by inulin and secondarily by oats, both of which provide insoluble fibers. Fiber not only helps with feelings of satiety [5] but is also heavily involved in the health of gut bacteria.
Vitamins and minerals
Along with all the macronutrients, we also take care of the little ones and don’t forget about the micronutrients in the Twenny Bar. We add all the vitamins and minerals needed to achieve the recommended daily intakes established by Regulation 1169 of the European Food Safety Authority. [6] Each Twenny Bar contains 20% of your daily micronutrient needs. We add them because they are necessary for your body’s daily functions, they play an important role in your cellular functions, neurotransmission signaling, fluid balance, tissue structure, among others. [7]
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Sources
- Hoffman, JR, & Falvo, M.J. (2004). Protein–which is best? Journal of sports science & medicine, 3(3), 118. Chicago
- The World Health Organization, & United Nations University. (2008). Fats and fatty acids in human nutrition. The World Health Organization.
- Rebello, C., O'Neil, C., & Greenway, F. (2016). Dietary fiber and satiety: the effects of oats on satiety. Nutrition Reviews, 74(2), 131-147.
- Kim, H.J., & White, P.J. (2012). In vitro digestion rate and estimated glycemic index of oat flours from typical and high β-glucan oat lines. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 60(20), 5237-5242.
- Clark, M.J., & Slavin, J.L. (2013). The effect of fiber on satiety and food intake: a systematic review. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 32(3), 200-211.
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011
- Shergill-Bonner, R., Micronutrients. Pediatrics and Child Health, 2017. 27(8): p. 357-362
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