Snickers has been doing the limited edition thing for a while (Dark Chocolate, Xtreme, Nut 'n' Butter and the upcoming Adventure Bar). Today they announced their newest bar, the SNICKERS Charged (TM) bar that provides additional B-vitamins and the stimulants caffeine and taurine.
To meet consumer needs and help millions of Americans take back their energy-zapped afternoons, SNICKERS(R) Brand is proclaiming the post-lunch, pre-dinner hour between two and three p.m. the SNICKERS Charged(TM) Re-Power Hour.
SNICKERS Charged(TM) contains 60 milligrams of caffeine. This compares to the caffeine content of other products:
- 8-ounce soft drink contains 20-40 milligrams
- 8-ounce regular coffee contains 65-120 milligrams
- 8-ounce energy drink contains 72-80 milligrams
More at
Snickers.comUPDATE:
I got a hold of some to taste test. It's a little smaller than a regular Snickers, tastes pretty much the same but there's a slight bitter aftertaste. Still, less expensive than a cup of coffee most places!
Labels: caffeine, Candy-Bars, mars, snickers
It seems no matter how many new candy bars I come across, I continue to find some made from ingredients I've never heard of before.
Kazana Tonic Bars are made by a company called Komal Herbals, Inc. of Sewickley, PA. They make a product called, "Praas", which they describe as a tonic, but what appears to be more like a fruit jam.
The base of Praas is the Indian Gooseberry, which Komal Herbals says is dense with nutrients. The company then loads it up with more nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins, and sells it as a standalone jam, or uses it to make other products.
The Kazana Tonic Bars is made from this Praas, but with chunks of nuts and fruits thrown in.
The company makes five varities of Kazana Snack Bars, each with different spices and ingredients, "Chai", "Mango Coconut", "Pistachio", "Cocoa Chips", and "Cashew Curry".
I'm sure Komal Herbals will argue that this is not junk food but rather health food. I'm amused with their use of the word, "tonic bar" instead of "snack bar", or "candy bar". It's all the same thing. A Snickers bar contains antioxidants (in the chocolate), and protein in the peanuts. It's all about quantities, man.
Buy your Kazana Tonic Bars online here...
http://www.ayurbest.com/kazana.htmlLabels: Candy-Bars
