Kinetika Deluxe Protein Bar review: Kinetika makes its bars with quality batch-tested ingredients. No surprise they get the thumbs-up from WADA and Informed Sport…
Kinetika Deluxe Protein Bar
£28.99 for 15, uk.kinetikasports.com (not yet available in the US)
Pros:
- Pleasantly chewy texture
- Not too sweet
- Good chocolate flavour
Cons:
- Not as high in protein as other bars
- Limited flavours
- Only available online
Taste: 5/5
Health: 4.5/5
Protein: 4/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5
Kinetika Deluxe protein bars use a blend of milk protein from grass-fed, hormone-free cow’s milk, as well as soy isolate and collagen hydrolysate.
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The one thing that isn’t deluxe with these Kinetika bars is the amount of protein, which at 14g is the lowest on test (most of the best protein bars have around 20g per serving). Bear in mind though that it’s also the smallest bar on test at 45g.
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So while not ideal for post-training recovery, these bars are better suited for use as a general high-protein snack during the day, especially given its size and the fact that it’s lower in calories than many other bars, with 170kcal.
This bar is low in sugar (1.7g), sweetened with maltitol (polyol) and contains 13,5g polyols, which is fairly low for this roundup.
We tested the chocolate brownie flavour, which is covered in maltitol chocolate and has a pleasant taste that isn’t too sweet. It is chewy with a crunchy centre and doesn’t have the powdery texture you get with some bars. There’s no bitter aftertaste that’s sometimes caused by sweeteners either.
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The price is a little high given the portion size and protein content, and you can only buy them online in boxes of 15. There are also only three flavours – chocolate brownie, peanut caramel and cookies and cream.
Despite its size and meagre protein content, it’s refreshing to come across a protein bar that has both a pleasant taste and texture. Kinetika makes these bars with quality protein, too, and tests its batches to meet World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) standards. It’s also Informed Sport approved, so is suitable for elite competition.
You can always take a bar and a half to get a decent post-workout protein dose, with only a few more calories than most bars, but then that starts to get pricey.
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