
Why we picked it
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Whole-food, naturally-sweetened formulation.
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Safe for kids to consume without any "whey-protein" or "Isolates".
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Natural sweetening over refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.
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Made by a mother and health coach.
What to look for in Protein Bars?
What to look for in Protein Bars?
- 01Check allergens (peanut, soy, tree nuts) before giving to a child with known sensitivities.
- 02Check for protein whey, Isolates etc. Sometimes kids don't digest them well.
- 03Check which binder holds the bar together — dates, syrup or nut butter — since that is what drives the sugar content.
- 04"No refined sugar" bars can still be calorie-dense from dates or fruit sugars — fine as an energy snack, not a low-calorie one.
What's inside
The largest ingredient. Sweetens in place of refined sugar.
Ground peanuts. The main protein and the main flavour. An allergen.
Puffed soy for crunch. An allergen.
Sweetens and binds the mix together.
Traditional roasted Bengal gram flour. Adds protein and body.
Adds sweetness and a bit of chew.
Used to bring the mix together.
Keeps the texture soft.
Adds crunch, protein and healthy fat. An allergen.
Adds crunch and minerals.
Adds crunch and minerals.
Adds creaminess. Worth knowing if coconut is avoided at home.
Gives the chocolate flavour.
Flavouring from natural sources rather than synthetic.
Balances the sweetness.
Stops the fats going rancid. The only preservative-type ingredient on the pack.
Mezmo Kids Protein Energy Bar vs other kids' protein bars
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular kids' snack bites |
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| Protein source | Sattu, peanut, soya, nuts, seeds (whole-food sources) | Often refined-flour or sugar-based |
| Sweetener | Apple juice + date syrup | Frequently refined sugar or glucose syrup |
| Portion size | 15g, kid-sized | Varies, not always portion-controlled |
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
- Energy
- 405 kcal
- Protein
- 20.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 54.4 g
- Total sugars
- 25.4 g
- Added sugars
- <1 g
- Dietary fibre
- 8.7 g
- Total fat
- 11.8 g
- Saturated fat
- 3.5 g
- Trans fat
- <0.1 g
- Cholesterol
- <1 mg
- Sodium
- 95 mg
- Salt
- 0.24 g
How to use it
- Kids' after-school or after-sport snack
- Lunchbox addition
- Small on-the-go energy top-up
Is it for you?
Good for
Kids wanting a smaller, portion-controlled protein snack
Parents avoiding refined sugar and artificial sweeteners in kids' snacks
Avoid if
Peanut, soy, or tree nut allergy
Very young children — check choking-hazard guidance for whole nuts/seeds (below 4 years)
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Mezmo
- Type
- Protein Bars
Questions people ask
What allergens does it contain?
Peanut, soy and tree nuts (almond). It also contains coconut milk powder. Avoid it with a peanut, soy or tree nut allergy.
Is it safe for toddlers?
The pack warns to keep it away from children under 4 because of a choking hazard.
Does it have added sugar?
Added sugar is under 1 g per 100 g. Total sugar is 25.4 g per 100 g, from apple juice concentrate, date syrup and raisins, so it is still sweet.
Where does the protein come from?
Sattu (roasted Bengal gram), peanut powder, soy crispies, almonds and seeds, with no whey isolate. It has 20.3 g protein per 100 g.
Is there any preservative?
The only preservative-type ingredient is rosemary extract, which stops the fats going rancid.
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