Everything about Unibic Almond & Oats Snack Bar | Review

Amount Added : 38 %

• Rolled Oats

Source : Oat grains
How : The oat grains are milled, steamed and rolled between rollers to make it into flakes. Then these flakes are dried by passing hot air. This is how rolled oats are made.
Why : Oat grains act as a base ingredients of the snack bar which gives the structure and also enhances the texture of this snack bar. As it is rich in fibre it enhances the nutritional value of Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

• Rice Crispies

Source :  Rice grains
How : Rice crispies are made from rice grains which undergoes medium processing steps such as cooking, drying, toasting (like popcorn). It ends up in a crunchy and crisp ball of rice called the rice crispies.
Why : Rice crispies gives structure to the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar. It also adds energy and taste.

Amount Added : 30 %
Source :  Almond tree
How : The almonds are dried and cut into small unequal pieces.
Why : Almonds are added to give protein, flavour and taste to Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

Source : Corn grain
How : Liquid glucose is produced from starch obtained from corn grains mostly. These starches are dissolved in water and hydrolysed with acids or enzymes to form liquid glucose. Why : Liquid glucose acts as a sweetener and also improves the texture. It also gives colour and flavour.

Source : Sugarcane
How : From sugarcane juice is extracted and purified. Then it is crystallized, further it is mixed with water or acid and heated to produce golden syrup (Golden syrup is a type of invert sugar).
Why : Golden syrup gives sweetness, moisture and also gives good texture to the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

The oil type or the fat is not mentioned and so the process cannot be defined (the processing methods varies according to the type of oil).
Source : Industry
How : Usually, the edible vegetable fat is made by blending of multiple fatty acids. The resultant fat should meet certain standards to be called as edible vegetable fat.
Why : Edible vegetable fat gives chewiness and tenderness to the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

Source : Fruits
How : The sucrose from the fruits are separated by using chemical solutions which are then converted to immobilized fructosyltransferase. It is further subjected to insulin hydrolysis process to obtain fructooligo-saccharide.
Why : Fructooligosaccharide adds sweetness to the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar which is about 30-50 % sweetness compared to sugar (sucrose). It also provides fiber content so it improves the nutrition profile of  the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

Source : Coconut
How : Coconut’s white fleshy part is sliced into small pieces. Then it is dried and is cut into flakes, granules or chips and then these are powdered.
Why : Desiccated coconut powder gives coconut flavour to the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

Source : Beehives
How : Honey is extracted from the beehives by various methods. The extracted honey is purified and packed.
Why : Honey adds sweetness and also helps binding of ingredients together in this snack bar.

Source : Cheese
How : During the cheese production, the liquid part obtained is strained out. This strained out liquid is called whey liquid which is produced as a byproduct. This liquid is concentrated by evaporation and further subjected to spray drying to obtain the powder form of whey.
Why : Whey protein concentrate is used here to increase the nutritional value and also improve the quality of the Unibic Almond and Oats snackbar.

Humectants are hygroscopic substances which helps maintaining moisture in the food.

• E 422

Name : Glycerol
Source : Industry
How : Glycerol is produced by transesterification of fatty acids/oil.
Why : Glycerol is used to retain moisture in this snack bar. It is used to give tenderness and softness to the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

As per FSSAI, the substances which when added to food are capable of facilitating a uniform dispersion of oils and fats in aqueous media or vice versa, and/or stabilising such emulsions.

• E 322

Name : Soy Lecithin
Source : Soybeans
How : Soybeans are used to produce soybean oil. During this production, soy lecithin is obtained as a by-product (or secondary product).
Why : Soy lecithin helps to mix and hold all ingredients together. It improves the quality of the dough. It is used to retain colour of the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

Source : Sea water
How : Salt is produced by evaporation of seawater under sunlight. Then the salt is purified and refined in industry.
Why : Salt enhances the overall taste and flavour of the Unibic Almond and Oats snackbar.

• E 415

Name : Xanthan Gum
Source : Sugar
How : Xanthan gum is produced by the fermentation of sugar or molasses using a specific bacterium called xanthomonas campsteris.
Why : Xanthan gum is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It holds all the ingredients together. It acts as a thickener and stabiliser. It helps in the uniform distribution of ingredients in the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.

Artificial Flavouring Substances
Flavour : Milk, Badam, Saffron & Butterscotch
Source : Industry
How : The artificial flavours have a chemical structure which does not resemble the chemical structure of any ‘natural flavours’ that exist in nature and are completely made in industry.
Why : Artificial flavours impart & enhance the flavour of the Unibic Almond and Oats snack bar.