The ingredients in the Blue Unicorn™ bar were chosen carefully to not only deliver amazing macros and unmatched eating experience but also to keep the label as clean as possible.

Blue Unicorn Protein Blend

There are a few things to consider when choosing a protein supplement. The first is whether the protein is complete – meaning that it contains all of the necessary amino acids. The second is to consider the digestibility or availability of the nutrients in the protein itself. This is important since some proteins are difficult for humans to process, so their nutrition can be present but not usable. Other factors to consider are taste and texture. One common plant protein that is often used is soy. Though it is a complete protein, it has an unpleasant, beany taste and contains anti-nutritional factors that actively prevent you from getting nutrition. It is flexible in its texture and has a low cost, but the other attributes make it a poor choice for a general protein bar. Many other plant proteins do not contain all the essential amino acids in sufficient quantities or they may be less digestible than animal or dairy proteins. The Blue Unicorn protein blend consists of canola protein, sunflower protein, and pumpkin protein. This blend was chosen because together they are a very pure, complete protein with high digestibility and a smooth consistency. Few people are sensitive to these proteins, so the Blue Unicorn bar is safe for many with dietary restrictions.

By Dr. Luke Tolley, PhD in Chemistry (North Carolina) and former professor, Southern Illinois University

The ingredients in the Blue Unicorn™ bar were chosen carefully to not only deliver amazing macros and unmatched eating experience but also to keep the label as clean as possible.

Blue Unicorn Protein Blend

There are a few things to consider when choosing a protein supplement. The first is whether the protein is complete – meaning that it contains all of the necessary amino acids. The second is to consider the digestibility or availability of the nutrients in the protein itself. This is important since some proteins are difficult for humans to process, so their nutrition can be present but not usable. Other factors to consider are taste and texture. One common plant protein that is often used is soy. Though it is a complete protein, it has an unpleasant, beany taste and contains anti-nutritional factors that actively prevent you from getting nutrition. It is flexible in its texture and has a low cost, but the other attributes make it a poor choice for a general protein bar. Many other plant proteins do not contain all the essential amino acids in sufficient quantities or they may be less digestible than animal or dairy proteins. The Blue Unicorn protein blend consists of canola protein, sunflower protein, and pumpkin protein. This blend was chosen because together they are a very pure, complete protein with high digestibility and a smooth consistency. Few people are sensitive to these proteins, so the Blue Unicorn bar is safe for many with dietary restrictions.

Resistant dextrin

For most people, more fiber is a good thing. However, all fibers are not the same. The two main categories are soluble and non-soluble fiber, which has to do with whether they dissolve in water. For textural reasons, we use a soluble fiber. There are many different types of dextrin, all of which are basically long chains of sugar molecules. Most are fairly easily digested, so are often used as a ‘slow carb’. However, companies came up with a way to process the dextrin that would change the ends of the dextrin chain enough that your body can’t digest it, so it counts as a fiber. Some of the good gut bacteria can digest some of it, so it is also considered a prebiotic. This form of digestion-resistant dextrin is very well tolerated, low in calories and stable in recipes.


Allulose

Allulose is a low-calorie sweetener that is naturally found in fruits, figs, raisins, wheat, maple syrup, and molasses. It is derived from crystalline fructose and has the same chemical formula as fructose, but it doesn’t get digested by the body and it is very well tolerated. Allulose is about 70% as sweet as sugar, has nearly zero calories, and has a similar taste to sugar without bitterness or artificial flavor. Because of these attributes, it is used in the Blue Unicorn bar to add sweetness and contribute to the fluffy texture.


Erythritol

Erythritol is chemically related to sugar alcohols, but has fewer carbon atoms. This puts it in a unique position. It is a small enough molecule that it passes into the blood stream rather than stay in the intestines, but it’s big enough that the kidneys filter it out. This means that almost all of it is passed out in the urine unchanged. Because of this, it effectively has zero calories and yet it’s extremely well tolerated, unlike normal sugar alcohols. It adds sweetness with few side effects, other than a cooling sensation when it dissolves. It’s a naturally occurring compound present in several foods such as pears, watermelon and grapes.

An easy way to make ‘sugar free’ food is to add sugar alcohols. This is where they take a sugar molecule and change one of the ends of it from an aldehyde to an alcohol. It retains much of its sweetness and physical attributes, but it’s not officially a sugar molecule. These are fairly common in protein bars, with names such as maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, etc. Though they aren’t sugars, they still have the same caloric value, so the main nutritional benefit is a claim for low sugar. One of the problems, though, is that these sugar alcohols are also digested by the bacteria in the intestines which can cause more ‘intestinal distress’. For this and other reasons, many people have a negative view of sugar alcohols and try to avoid them.

Partially hydrolyzed collagen

Collagen is an animal protein that adds structure and mouthfeel to many goods, such as marshmallows and soup stock. Collagen is generally not considered halal or kosher or vegan.

Natural Flavor and Color

Customers prefer natural flavors and colors when they have a choice. There are particular concerns about artificial colors, which has led to many food manufacturers abandoning them altogether. The Blue Unicorn™ protein bar uses only natural flavors and colors.

Chocolate

The Blue Unicorn bar is coated with a high quality dark chocolate which is the source of all the sugar in the bar. This use of real chocolate could be considered one of the ‘secrets’ of the bar. Rather than saving a few pennies by getting a chocolate substitute that will have an inferior taste and tend to absorb the water from the bar, a perfectly tempered dark chocolate adds distinctive quality to the bar and is the major contributor to the lingering chocolate aftertaste – often the customer’s last impression of the bar. Though this does contribute a little sugar to the bar, we have found that the fiber and protein present can greatly decrease the rate of sugar absorption, with many who are sensitive to blood sugar levels reporting no noticeable blood sugar spike.

Preservatives

The Blue Unicorn bar has no artificial preservatives. To obtain a reasonable shelf life the bar was designed so that the water availability is low because microbial and fungal growth require water. However, if the water availability is sufficiently low, such growth cannot initiate. Though there is some water in the Blue Unicorn™ bar, it is tied up with various molecules so it’s not available for the growth of any spoilage organisms. The unique combination of the ingredients noted above was helpful in attaining this goal. Because of the permeability of the wrapper, the bars will gradually dry out over time and will become more chewy. They are still safe to eat, but not quite as nice as fresh bars.

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By Dr. Luke Tolley, PhD in Chemistry (North Carolina) and former professor, Southern Illinois University

The ingredients in the Blue Unicorn™ bar were chosen carefully to not only deliver amazing macros and unmatched eating experience but also to keep the label as clean as possible.

Blue Unicorn Protein Blend

There are a few things to consider when choosing a protein supplement. The first is whether the protein is complete – meaning that it contains all of the necessary amino acids. The second is to consider the digestibility or availability of the nutrients in the protein itself. This is important since some proteins are difficult for humans to process, so their nutrition can be present but not usable. Other factors to consider are taste and texture.

One common plant protein that is often used is soy. Though it is a complete protein, it has an unpleasant, beany taste and contains anti-nutritional factors that actively prevent you from getting nutrition. It is flexible in its texture and has a low cost, but the other attributes make it a poor choice for a general protein bar.

Many other plant proteins do not contain all the essential amino acids in sufficient quantities or they may be less digestible than animal or dairy proteins.

The Blue Unicorn protein blend consists of canola protein, sunflower protein, and pumpkin protein. This blend was chosen because together they are a very pure, complete protein with high digestibility and a smooth consistency. Few people are sensitive to these proteins, so the Blue Unicorn bar is safe for many with dietary restrictions.

Resistant dextrin

For most people, more fiber is a good thing. However, all fibers are not the same. The two main categories are soluble and non-soluble fiber, which has to do with whether they dissolve in water. For textural reasons, we use a soluble fiber. There are many different types of dextrin, all of which are basically long chains of sugar molecules. Most are fairly easily digested, so are often used as a ‘slow carb’. However, companies came up with a way to process the dextrin that would change the ends of the dextrin chain enough that your body can’t digest it, so it counts as a fiber. Some of the good gut bacteria can digest some of it, so it is also considered a prebiotic. This form of digestion-resistant dextrin is very well tolerated, low in calories and stable in recipes.

Allulose

Allulose is a low-calorie sweetener that is naturally found in fruits, figs, raisins, wheat, maple syrup, and molasses. It is derived from crystalline fructose and has the same chemical formula as fructose, but it doesn’t get digested by the body and it is very well tolerated. Allulose is about 70% as sweet as sugar, has nearly zero calories, and has a similar taste to sugar without bitterness or artificial flavor. Because of these attributes, it is used in the Blue Unicorn bar to add sweetness and contribute to the fluffy texture.

Erythritol

Erythritol

Erythritol is chemically related to sugar alcohols, but has fewer carbon atoms. This puts it in a unique position. It is a small enough molecule that it passes into the blood stream rather than stay in the intestines, but it’s big enough that the kidneys filter it out. This means that almost all of it is passed out in the urine unchanged. Because of this, it effectively has zero calories and yet it’s extremely well tolerated, unlike normal sugar alcohols. It adds sweetness with few side effects, other than a cooling sensation when it dissolves. It’s a naturally occurring compound present in several foods such as pears, watermelon, and grapes.

An easy way to make ‘sugar free’ food is to add sugar alcohols. This is where they take a sugar molecule and change one of the ends of it from an aldehyde to an alcohol. It retains much of its sweetness and physical attributes, but it’s not officially a sugar molecule. These are fairly common in protein bars, with names such as maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, etc. Though they aren’t sugars, they still have the same caloric value, so the main nutritional benefit is a claim for low sugar. One of the problems, though, is that these sugar alcohols are also digested by the bacteria in the intestines which can cause more ‘intestinal distress’. For this and other reasons, many people have a negative view of sugar alcohols and try to avoid them.

Partially hydrolyzed collagen

Collagen is an animal protein that adds structure and mouthfeel to many goods, such as marshmallows and soup stock. Collagen is generally not considered halal or kosher or vegan.

Natural Flavor and Color

Customers prefer natural flavors and colors when they have a choice. There are particular concerns about artificial colors, which has led to many food manufacturers abandoning them altogether. The Blue Unicorn™ protein bar uses only natural flavors and colors.

Chocolate

Chocolate

The Blue Unicorn bar is coated with a high quality dark chocolate which is the source of all the sugar in the bar. This use of real chocolate could be considered one of the ‘secrets’ of the bar. Rather than saving a few pennies by getting a chocolate substitute that will have an inferior taste and tend to absorb the water from the bar, a perfectly tempered dark chocolate adds distinctive quality to the bar and is the major contributor to the lingering chocolate aftertaste – often the customer’s last impression of the bar. Though this does contribute a little sugar to the bar, we have found that the fiber and protein present can greatly decrease the rate of sugar absorption, with many who are sensitive to blood sugar levels reporting no noticeable blood sugar spike.

Preservatives

The Blue Unicorn bar has no artificial preservatives. To obtain a reasonable shelf life the bar was designed so that the water availability is low because microbial and fungal growth require water. However, if the water availability is sufficiently low, such growth cannot initiate. Though there is some water in the Blue Unicorn™ bar, it is tied up with various molecules so it’s not available for the growth of any spoilage organisms. The unique combination of the ingredients noted above was helpful in attaining this goal. Because of the permeability of the wrapper, the bars will gradually dry out over time and will become more chewy. They are still safe to eat, but not quite as nice as fresh bars.

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The ingredients in the Blue Unicorn™ bar were chosen carefully to not only deliver amazing macros and unmatched eating experience but also to keep the label as clean as possible.

Blue Unicorn Protein Blend

There are a few things to consider when choosing a protein supplement. The first is whether the protein is complete – meaning that it contains all of the necessary amino acids. The second is to consider the digestibility or availability of the nutrients in the protein itself. This is important since some proteins are difficult for humans to process, so their nutrition can be present but not usable. Other factors to consider are taste and texture. One common plant protein that is often used is soy. Though it is a complete protein, it has an unpleasant, beany taste and contains anti-nutritional factors that actively prevent you from getting nutrition. It is flexible in its texture and has a low cost, but the other attributes make it a poor choice for a general protein bar. Many other plant proteins do not contain all the essential amino acids in sufficient quantities or they may be less digestible than animal or dairy proteins. The Blue Unicorn protein blend consists of canola protein, sunflower protein, and pumpkin protein. This blend was chosen because together they are a very pure, complete protein with high digestibility and a smooth consistency. Few people are sensitive to these proteins, so the Blue Unicorn bar is safe for many with dietary restrictions.

Resistant dextrin

For most people, more fiber is a good thing. However, all fibers are not the same. The two main categories are soluble and non-soluble fiber, which has to do with whether they dissolve in water. For textural reasons, we use a soluble fiber. There are many different types of dextrin, all of which are basically long chains of sugar molecules. Most are fairly easily digested, so are often used as a ‘slow carb’. However, companies came up with a way to process the dextrin that would change the ends of the dextrin chain enough that your body can’t digest it, so it counts as a fiber. Some of the good gut bacteria can digest some of it, so it is also considered a prebiotic. This form of digestion-resistant dextrin is very well tolerated, low in calories and stable in recipes.


Allulose

Allulose is a low-calorie sweetener that is naturally found in fruits, figs, raisins, wheat, maple syrup, and molasses. It is derived from crystalline fructose and has the same chemical formula as fructose, but it doesn’t get digested by the body and it is very well tolerated. Allulose is about 70% as sweet as sugar, has nearly zero calories, and has a similar taste to sugar without bitterness or artificial flavor. Because of these attributes, it is used in the Blue Unicorn bar to add sweetness and contribute to the fluffy texture.


Erythritol

Erythritol is chemically related to sugar alcohols, but has fewer carbon atoms. This puts it in a unique position. It is a small enough molecule that it passes into the blood stream rather than stay in the intestines, but it’s big enough that the kidneys filter it out. This means that almost all of it is passed out in the urine unchanged. Because of this, it effectively has zero calories and yet it’s extremely well tolerated, unlike normal sugar alcohols. It adds sweetness with few side effects, other than a cooling sensation when it dissolves. It’s a naturally occurring compound present in several foods such as pears, watermelon and grapes.

An easy way to make ‘sugar free’ food is to add sugar alcohols. This is where they take a sugar molecule and change one of the ends of it from an aldehyde to an alcohol. It retains much of its sweetness and physical attributes, but it’s not officially a sugar molecule. These are fairly common in protein bars, with names such as maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, etc. Though they aren’t sugars, they still have the same caloric value, so the main nutritional benefit is a claim for low sugar. One of the problems, though, is that these sugar alcohols are also digested by the bacteria in the intestines which can cause more ‘intestinal distress’. For this and other reasons, many people have a negative view of sugar alcohols and try to avoid them.

Partially hydrolyzed collagen

Collagen is an animal protein that adds structure and mouthfeel to many goods, such as marshmallows and soup stock. Collagen is generally not considered halal or kosher or vegan.

Natural Flavor and Color

Customers prefer natural flavors and colors when they have a choice. There are particular concerns about artificial colors, which has led to many food manufacturers abandoning them altogether. The Blue Unicorn™ protein bar uses only natural flavors and colors.

Chocolate

The Blue Unicorn bar is coated with a high quality dark chocolate which is the source of all the sugar in the bar. This use of real chocolate could be considered one of the ‘secrets’ of the bar. Rather than saving a few pennies by getting a chocolate substitute that will have an inferior taste and tend to absorb the water from the bar, a perfectly tempered dark chocolate adds distinctive quality to the bar and is the major contributor to the lingering chocolate aftertaste – often the customer’s last impression of the bar. Though this does contribute a little sugar to the bar, we have found that the fiber and protein present can greatly decrease the rate of sugar absorption, with many who are sensitive to blood sugar levels reporting no noticeable blood sugar spike.

Preservatives

The Blue Unicorn bar has no artificial preservatives. To obtain a reasonable shelf life the bar was designed so that the water availability is low because microbial and fungal growth require water. However, if the water availability is sufficiently low, such growth cannot initiate. Though there is some water in the Blue Unicorn™ bar, it is tied up with various molecules so it’s not available for the growth of any spoilage organisms. The unique combination of the ingredients noted above was helpful in attaining this goal. Because of the permeability of the wrapper, the bars will gradually dry out over time and will become more chewy. They are still safe to eat, but not quite as nice as fresh bars.

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