Sambazon Organic Berry Blend Acai Bowl
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Fiber
- Added Sugar
- Protein
Verdict
Sambazon Organic Berry Blend Acai Bowl is a frozen, ready-to-eat breakfast bowl featuring a fruit puree base and granola. Its main strength is very low sodium, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it serves as a convenient, pre-assembled option for those wanting a quick fruit-based start to the day.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a quick breakfast bowl topped with fresh sliced banana or a handful of raw almonds.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition profile is characterized by low sodium and a modest amount of fiber. Calories and saturated fat remain low, though the protein content is minimal.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs | 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars | 13g | — |
| Added Sugars | 2g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | — |
| Calcium | 27mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The bowl is built from a base of açaí and banana purees with mixed berries and coconut cream. The formulation becomes more processed through the addition of industrial gums for texture and a granola blend containing cane sugar and brown rice syrup.
Ingredients
Organic Fruit Blend [Organic Açaí Puree (Filtered Water, Organic Fair Trade Açaí), Organic Banana Puree], Organic Diced Strawberries, Organic Blueberries, Filtered Water, Organic Coconut Cream, Organic Guar Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Citric Acid, Organic Sunflower Lecithin. Granola: Organic Oats, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Brown Rice Crisps, Organic White Rice Flour, Organic Coconut Chips, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Chia Seeds, Natural Flavor, Organic Coconut Flakes, Salt
