Choco Classic Bar — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Choco Classic Bar by MAX PROTEIN DUMP — score 17/90.

A protein bar built on hydrogenated vegetable oil, four different sugars, and a long chemistry-set of additives. The hydrogenated oil alone is a hard fail, and the 'healthy' front-of-pack is doing heavy lifting.

Why this verdict

• Hydrogenated vegetable oil listed twice — the worst kind of processed fat, hard fail
• Four separate sugars stacked: brown rice syrup, sugar, dextrose, fructose
• 20+ ingredients — a highly engineered, ultra-processed formula (NOVA 4)
• Two doses of soy lecithin emulsifier plus guar gum and glycerine humectant
• Real oats/almonds/raisins are tiny — this is a fortified candy bar

Ingredients (19)

• Protein Blend (Soy Nuggets, Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Concentrate) (safe) — The actual protein, ~29%. Isolated/processed proteins, but the one genuinely useful part of the bar.
• Brown Rice Syrup (Liquid Glucose) (concerning) — A refined glucose syrup — spikes blood sugar as fast as table sugar despite the wholesome name.
• Hydrogenated vegetable oil (avoid) — Partially hydrogenated fat and trans-fat source — the decisive negative.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Cocoa Solids (safe) — Provides chocolate flavor and some antioxidants.
• Emulsifier (soy lecithin) (moderate) — Industrial emulsifier that binds the fat and sugar into a smoother, more moreish texture.
• Fructooligosaccharide / Chicory Root Fiber (moderate) — Added isolated fibers to hit the '5g fiber' claim; can cause bloating/gas in sensitive people.
• Almonds (safe) — Whole nut, healthy fats, protein, fiber, and vitamin E.
• Whole grain rolled oats (safe) — Genuine whole grain and the one wholesome anchor of the list.
• raisins (safe) — Dried grapes; naturally sweet, no added sugar in the raisin itself.
• Cashew Nut (safe) — Real cashews (3%) — another genuine nut inclusion.
• Humectant (Glycerine) (moderate) — Humectant used to keep the bar soft; a processing aid, not nutrition.
• Dextrose Monohydrate (concerning) — Pure glucose — yet another sweetener in the stack.
• fructose (caution) — Yet another added sweetener, confirming an engineered sweetness system.
• Soy Protein Isolate (moderate) — Highly processed isolated protein; effective for protein content but a refined, industrial ingredient.
• Binding Agent (Guar Gum) (moderate) — Texturizing gum; a stabilizer marker of processing.
• Tribasic calcium phosphate (moderate) — Added mineral/anti-caking agent used for fortification.
• Salt and Citric Acid (moderate) — Flavor and acidity regulator; normal but contributes to sodium load.
• Antioxidant (Vitamin C) + Added Vitamins and Minerals (safe) — Synthetic fortification — props up the '21 vitamins & minerals' claim on a junk base.

Healthier alternatives

• Chocolate Sea Salt RXBAR
• RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar
• Peanut Butter Protein Bar
• Peanut Butter Perfect Bar
• RXBAR Blueberry Protein Bar