High Protein Muesli Choco Almond
Yoga Bar's High Protein Muesli Choco Almond is marketed as a protein-rich breakfast option delivering up to 21g protein per serving from whey protein isolate, nuts, seeds, and grains, positioning it as 37% of daily protein needs. [2][1] However, it falls into **NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed)** due to added sugars from dark chocolate, dried fruits, and probable sweeteners, alongside refined ingredients like wheat flakes and palm oil.
Why this verdict
Context-dependent. Not an automatic no, but the watch points matter if this is a frequent buy.
The issue is frequency: the red flags make this a poor default, even if rare use carries lower practical concern.
This card is the decision shortcut. The detailed evidence and citations live in the six-axis cards below.
18g sugars per 100g (13. 5g per 75g serve, 54% ICMR/WHO <25g/day free sugars); from dark chocolate, raisins, cranberries.
Exceeds limits if multiple serves consumed daily.
NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed): whey isolate, added chocolate, dried fruits with sugars, probiotics, refined grains. Multiple industrial processes and additives beyond group 3.
Palm oil and refined sunflower oil listed; ~8g saturated fats/100g estimated from nuts/chocolate/palm. No trans fats declared, but palm oil common in Indian muesli for crunch.
450mg sodium per 100g (337mg per 75g serve, 17% WHO <2000mg/day). Acceptable for occasional use, likely from nuts/seeds rather than added salt.
Claims '21g or 37% Daily Protein Needs' and 'probiotics enhance protein absorption' unsubstantiated by FSSAI/ASCI rulings found. Whey isolate valid protein source, but sugar content undercuts 'healthy' positioning.
No FSSAI notices, recalls, ASCI rulings, or court cases specific to this product or Yoga Bar muesli line identified in searches. Clean record observed.
Per 100 g
| Energy (per 100g) | 410 kcal ⚑ Estimated from similar products; high due to nuts, chocolate, oils.[1] |
| Protein (per 100g) | 25g ⚑ **21g per ~84g serve** scales to ~25g/100g from whey, nuts.[1][2] |
| Total Sugars (per 100g) | 18g ⚑ From chocolate, raisins, cranberries; free sugars high.[2] |
| Total Fat (per 100g) | 15g ⚑ Nuts, palm/sunflower oil, chocolate contribute.[1] |
| Saturated Fat (per 100g) | 8g ⚑ Primarily palm oil, chocolate.[1] |
| Sodium (per 100g) | 450mg ⚑ From seeds, nuts.[1] |
As declared on pack
Whole Grain Wheat Flakes, Rolled Oats, Whey Protein Isolate, Almonds (10%), Dark Chocolate Chips (8%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin), Raisins, Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds, Sunflower Oil, Palm Oil, Probiotic Culture, Flavors.
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- January 2022Yoga Bar launches High Protein Muesli range [Source ↗]Yoga Bars · [1]
Sources of truth
- [1]21g Protein Muesli Choco Almond 350gYoga Bars
"Upto 20g Protein per serve; Topped with decadent dark chocolate, dried fruits like raisins & cranberries, super seeds such as pumpkin & chia, and plenty of almonds."
- [2]Yoga Bar High Protein Muesli Choco AlmondDistaCart