Why we picked it
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Seven ingredients, all of them nuts, fruit or chocolate.
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An independent lab put added sugar under 0.5 g per 100 g, matching the pack.
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No oil is added to the mix.
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Three tart berries keep the dark chocolate from tasting like a sweet.
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We like the 33 g pouch: one portion, with nothing left open to go stale.
What to look for in Nut Mixes?
What to look for in Nut Mixes?
- 01Aflatoxin from mould is the main safety risk in nuts and groundnuts. It is invisible, survives cooking, and is the reason to buy from brands that test.
- 02Nuts and seeds go rancid because of their oil. Buy small sealed packs and store them cool and dark.
- 03Raw means no added oil or salt. The ingredient list should be just the nut or the seed.
- 04Broken, shrivelled or unevenly coloured pieces point to old stock or poor sorting.
What's inside
The main crunch of the mix.
Cranberry is very tart on its own, so it is softened with apple juice.
Small, chewy berries with a mild tang.
Buttery and softer than almond.
Dark, tart berries that balance the chocolate.
The pack does not list what the chips are made of, and dark chocolate usually carries a little sugar.
The pack describes the peel as candied, so it carries a little sugar too.
Must Be Nuts Rogue Chocolate Orange vs other trail mixes
| What to compare | Rogue Chocolate Orange | Other trail mixes |
|---|---|---|
| Added oil | None added | Often roasted in oil or coated |
| Added sugar | Under 0.5 g per 100 g in an independent lab test | Sugar-coated fruit and compound chocolate are common |
| Preservatives | None on the ingredient list | Some use preservatives or anti-caking agents |
| Portion | One sealed 33 g pouch | Large tubs that stay open for weeks |
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
- Energy
- 492 kcal
- Protein
- 13.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 73.6 g
- Total sugars
- 3.4 g
- Added sugars
- 0.5 g
- Dietary fibre
- 5.3 g
- Total fat
- 20.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 3.5 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Salt
- 0.12 g
How to use it
- Straight from the pouch as a mid-afternoon snack
- Tip over thick curd or overnight oats
- Scatter on a bowl of cut fruit for crunch
- Pack one in a lunchbox or a travel bag
- Have a handful with black coffee after dinner instead of dessert
Is it for you?
Good for
Anyone wanting a sweet snack with no added oil
A single portion for work, school or travel
Avoid if
Anyone with a tree nut allergy
Anyone avoiding soya or dairy cross-contact, as the facility handles both
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Must Be Nuts
- Net quantity
- 33 g
- Type
- Dried Fruit
Questions people ask
What's in the mix?
Almonds, pecans, apple-infused dried cranberries, goji berries, black currants, dark chocolate chips and candied orange peel. No oil is added and nothing is fried.
Who should avoid it?
Anyone with a tree-nut allergy. It is packed in a facility that also handles soya and dairy.
How do I eat it?
Straight from the 33g pouch, which is one portion, or tipped over thick curd, overnight oats or cut fruit.
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