Patent ID: 7727566

Claim:
An energy bar having a mean hedonic score for consumer acceptability of at least about 5.2, wherein said energy bar has about 15 to about 45 g of carbohydrates, about 1 to about 4.5 g of fortification components, about 8 to about 40 g of protein, about 3 to about 8 g of fat, about 150 to about 300 calories, and a moisture content of less than about 15% by weight, based on a 55 g serving size, wherein said carbohydrates are selected from the group consisting of starch, sugar, gels, syrups, honey, molasses, and combinations thereof, said fortification components are selected from the group consisting of vitamins, minerals, and combinations thereof, said protein is selected from the group consisting of whey protein, milk protein, egg protein, casein, peanut flour, nut meats, vegetable protein, and combinations thereof, and said fat is selected from the group consisting of chocolate, peanut butter, fat substitutes, vegetable fats, tropical fats, animal fats and combinations thereof.