Protein
Chips:
Scores: (1-5, 5 being the best)
| Taste |
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The protein chips are quite good. Nice
and crunchy with a lot of flavor. Our favorite was the Chili
Nacho Cheese flavor….a little spicy but not too spicy to
deter my children!
| Texture
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These chips have a nice crunchy texture.
| Storage
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This is a shelf stable product so the
bags should last for quite some time (un-opened).
| Availability
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Kay’s Naturals have good distribution.
Look for these products in the natural foods section of your
grocery store or natural food stores. You may also purchase
these products on-line at www.kaysnaturals.com.
| Overall Score
(4.25) |
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What we liked about this snack is that
it tastes good and offers the additional protein and fiber that
many people with gluten intolerance are looking for. It’s
also an added bonus that these snack chips are low in fat and
low in carbs!
Gluten-Free Cereals:
Scores: (1-5, 5 being the best)
| Taste |
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We tasted all three cereals (Honey Almond
Protein Cereal, French Vanilla O’s, and Apple Cinnamon
Cereal). All three cereals are in the shape of Cherrios. Our
favorite of the three was the Honey Almond Cereal. It has a
nice flavor — not too sweet — but still sweet enough
that your kids will enjoy it. Our second flavor was the Apple
Cinnamon. Again, not too sweet — just a nice apple cinnamon
flavor. Our least favorite of the three was the French Vanilla
O’s only because it had less flavor than the other gluten-free
cereals.
| Texture
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These cereals have a nice crunchy texture.
| Storage
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As with the snack chips these cereals
are a shelf stable product so they should stay fresh for quite
some time (un-opened, of course).
| Availability
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Kay’s Naturals have good distribution.
Look for these products in the natural foods section of your
grocery store or natural food stores. You may also purchase
these products on-line at www.kaysnaturals.com.
| Overall Score
(4.0) |
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Again, what we liked about this product
is that they are good tasting cereals and offer the high protein,
low fat option to those with gluten intolerance. Plus they are
low in sugar, which mom’s like me appreciate!
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 Product
Tested: Kay’s Naturals Protein Chips & Breakfast
Cereals
Manufactured by Kay’s Naturals
PO Box 202233
Bloomington, MN 55420 U.S.A.
www.kaysnaturals.com
Phone: 612.872.8604
Chili Nacho Cheese Protein Snack Chips
Ingredients:
Soy protein isolate, potato flour, yellow,
degermed unenriched corn flour, canola oil (natural vitamin
E), soy flour, pea fiber, salt, baking powder, onion powder,
chili nacho cheese seasoning (cheddar cheese powder (cheddar
cheese, pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, disodium
phosphate, lactic acid), de-hydrated onion, chili pepper,
garlic, natural flavors, maltodextrin, spices, whey culture,
buttermilk, yeast extract (maltodextrin, salt, citric acid),
paprika, lactic acid, tumeric (for color)).
Lemon Herb Snack Chips Ingredients:
Soy protein isolate, potato flour, yellow
degermed unenriched corn flour, canola oil (natural vitamin
E), soy flour, pea fiber, salt, baking powder, lemon-lime
seasoning (lemon-lime juice powder (maltodextrin, lemon puree,
lemon juice, lime juice, salt, citric acid, parsley, natural
flavors), Worcestershire sauce powder (salt, sugar, dextrin,
citric acid, onion powder, spices, pepper, tomato powder),
dehydrated garlic, and dehydrated onion).
Honey Almond Protein Cereal (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients:
Soy protein isolate, rice flour, tapioca
starch, inulin, pea fiber, evaporated cane juice, partially
defatted almond meal, canola oil, vanilla extract, natural
flavoring, baking powder, double-acting leavening agents,
salt.
French Vanilla O’s Protein Cereal
(Gluten-Free) Ingredients:
Soy protein isolate, rice flour, tapioca
starch, inulin, pea fiber, natural honey, evaporated cane
juice, canola oil, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, natural
flavoring, baking powder, double-acting leavening agents,
salt.
Apple Cinnamon Protein Cereal (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients:
Soy protein isolate, rice flour, tapioca
starch, inulin, pea fiber, natural honey, evaporated cane
juice, apple juice, dehydrated apple pieces, canola oil, cinnamon
powder, vanilla extract, natural flavoring, baking powder,
double-acting leavening agents, salt.
This month we tested Kay’s Naturals
products, in particular their Chili Nacho Cheese Protein Snack
Chips, Lemon Herb Snack Chips and their line of gluten-free,
high protein cereals (Honey Almond Cereal, French Vanilla
O’s, and Apple Cinnamon Cereal). Kay’s Naturals
manufactures high protein, high fiber, low carbohydrate food
products. Their focus is to provide a variety of products
that meet the needs of the health and weight conscious consumer
along with those on a vegetarian/vegan diet, gluten-free diet,
dairy free diet or those with diabetes.
Kay’s Naturals products are low in
calories (110-120 per 1 oz. serving), high in protein and
low in carbs, high in fiber, contain no cholesterol, no saturated
fats, no trans fats, no sugar alcohols, and are all natural.
PLEASE NOTE: Although the products
tested this month are all labeled gluten-free there is a disclaimer
on the package that states that products containing soy beans,
dairy, tree nuts, and wheat are manufactured on the same production
lines as their gluten-free products. If you have further questions
regarding their manufacturing process and efforts to eliminate
cross contamination please contact Kay’s Naturals at
612.872.8604.
Also, please be aware that not all Kay’s
Natural products are gluten-free. Please read the package
and ingredients first to verify that the product is indeed
gluten-free.
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