IQ BAR Chocolate Sea Salt — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates IQ BAR Chocolate Sea Salt by IQ BAR OKAY — score 60/90.

A genuinely clean protein bar: almonds and pea protein up top, real cocoa and coconut oil, no added sugar and no artificial junk. Still a processed bar, but the ingredients are recognizable.

Why this verdict

• Almonds and pea protein lead the list, not sugar or starch
• No added sugar; sweetened only with stevia
• Fats come from whole foods: cocoa, cocoa butter, coconut oil
• No maltodextrin, artificial colors, or emulsifiers
• Still a processed bar with vague 'natural flavors'

Ingredients (12)

• Almonds (safe) — Real nuts, good fats and protein.
• Pea Protein Blend (incl. pea protein crisps) (safe) — Isolated plant protein plus crisps bound with a little tapioca starch. Real protein, minimal processing.
• Natural Flavors (moderate) — Undisclosed proprietary flavor compounds; a hallmark of engineered, formulated food.
• Prebiotic Blend (Tapioca Fiber, Vegetable Fiber) (safe) — Added fiber for gut health and to lower net carbs. Fine in moderation; large amounts can cause bloating.
• Cocoa (safe) — Provides chocolate flavor with some antioxidants; minor here.
• Coconut Oil (safe) — Saturated fat used in small amount for texture.
• unsweetened chocolate++ (safe) — Real chocolate with cocoa solids; a positive whole ingredient.
• Cocoa Butter (safe) — Natural fat from the cocoa bean; a clean ingredient.
• Sea Salt (safe) — Standard seasoning in small amounts.
• Lion's Mane (safe) — Mushroom extract added for 'brain nutrient' marketing; the dose is too small to do much.
• Stevia Plant Extract (safe) — Plant-derived, zero-calorie sweetener. Better than sugar or sugar alcohols.
• Vitamin E (safe) — Added antioxidant vitamin, minor benefit, also props up the 'body nutrients' pitch.