 Being Kosher and trying to eat healthy presents some challenges
coupled with traveling and always on the go. I absolutely love The Simply Bars!
On the road or late in the afternoon, The Simply Bar provides that energy to
keep me going strong.
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 I love the fact that you’re the only protein bar that is not full of calories. It’s great for a calorie counter like me. I usually go for the chocolate kinds as I always found the fruity flavors fake. But WOW, I really like the lemon coconut. I was surprised. Thanks so much for giving us a better choice!
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 I have to be very particular about what I eat to fuel the long training hours for five sports; I need to balance nutrition for concentration at technical events and school with long-lasting energy for aerobic and sprint training sessions all in the same day. The gradual release of energy that I get from the Simply Bar and its simple clean quality nutrients are the ideal mix. I remember the first time I came across a Simply Bar: I am always reading the ingredients lists of the different bars for comparison. I had to read the nutritional information on the Simply Bar twice to believe it: the Simply Bar wins hands down for the best ingredients as well as the best proportions of macronutrients. I recommend Simply Bars to athletes for an ideal recovery snack for its protein, and as a yummy pre-training snack that doesn't have the processed sugars and tacky ingredients often found in other bars. I also recommend Simply Bars to my family to encourage them to make healthier eating choices.
Donna Vakalis
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 The Simply Bar is certified kosher by the Kashruth Council of Canada, the largest kosher certification agency in Canada. The certification trademark is depicted by the symbol on our wrappers as well as the numbers 553, which is associated with the authenticity of our COR designation. Our bars are considered pareve, as our ingredients have not come in contact with meat or dairy foods and our manufacturing facility is also pareve. This feature is desirable for our consumers who keep kosher, as they do not have to worry about when they would be able to eat the bars in relation to other foods (as dairy and meat foods cannot be eaten together or within a specific time frame).
For more information on what is Kosher and about the Kashrut Council of Canada and the COR symbol, here is information taken directly from the COR website ( www.cor.ca):
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What is Kosher?
Kosher means “acceptable” and the term originates from the Bible and is set out in greater detail in the Talmud and other Jewish legal works. For example, the Bible lists certain animals which are not considered kosher (i.e. pigs, rabbits, shellfish, and insects). Meat from permitted animals may only be consumed if the animal is slaughtered in a specified manner by a trained butcher or shochet. In addition, milk and meat products must never be mixed. Finally, certain products such as most cheeses, grape juice and wine must be prepared either in whole or in part by Jews.
While the rules sound simple, the practical applications can often be more complex. Each ingredient used in the production of a certain food product, even if only used in trace amounts, must be kosher. For example, gelatin, an ingredient used in many candies or yogurts is often made from the remnants of cattle, pigs or horses. Or tallow, which is often used as a lubricant, is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat.
But simply reading the list of ingredients does not ensure that a particular product is kosher for two main reasons. First, if an ingredient contained in a product is used in a small proportion, governments may not require that they be listed on the package. Thus, a consumer could unknowingly be consuming a non kosher ingredient even if he or she read the product’s ingredients carefully. Second, the machinery used in the production of kosher food products must be thoroughly cleaned in a proscribed fashion to ensure that there is no cross contamination for non kosher food items produced on the same machinery.
- D – For dairy
- M – For meat
- Pareve – For “neutral,” i.e. food that is neither meat nor dairy
- P – For Passover, i.e. products which are suitable for consumption on Passover
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About COR
OR is the kosher certification trademark used by the Kashruth Council of Canada, the largest kosher certification agency in Canada. COR has been servicing the Canadian food industry for over 50 years and now certifies over 45,000 products at over 1000 facilities across Canada and around the world.
COR employs a team of talented inspectors and rabbinic coordinators who are experts in the intricacies of modern food production as well as the specifics of Jewish law. The COR inspectors and rabbinic coordinators work in conjunction with food manufacturers and food service establishments to ensure that food which is COR certified complies with the highest kosher dietary standards.
COR also acts as a community organization educating consumers about what makes a product kosher, and assisting them in finding out which food products are indeed certified kosher.
The COR symbol is trusted by consumers the world over as it notifies them that a particular product is in full compliance with the highest kosher standards. To consumers, the COR stands for kosher quality.
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