Click on any of the ingredients below to learn more about them. We're so proud of our foods, both because of what we leave out of them AND because of what we include. If you want to see what is in each of our products, check out the individual product page.
ingredients:
Applesauce, unsweetened
Baking soda
Brown pure cane sugar
Brown rice flakes
Brown rice flour
Brown rice syrup, organic
Buckwheat Flour
Chocolate chips
Cinnamon
Citric Acid
Cocoa butter, non dairy
Cocoa liquor
Cocoa powder, natural process
Cranberries
Date paste
Dehydrated Parsley
Dextrose
Distilled Vinegar
Dried apple
Evaporated cane juice, organic
Expeller Pressed Vegetable Oil (safflower oil and/or sunflower oil)
Flax Seed, ground
Freeze dried raspberries and strawberries
Fruit juice concentrate (grape, apple and pear)
Garlic Powder
Ginger, ground
Gum arabic
Honey
Inulin
Konjac
Lactic Acid
Lentil Powder
Malic acid
Maltodextrin
Millet Flour
Molasses
Natural flavors
Natural rice dextrin
Nutmeg
Onion Powder
Palm Oil
Potato Starch
Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas)
Raisins
Rice bran
Rice crisps
Rice Flour
Rice milk powder
Rice Powder
Rice protein
Rice starch
Rosemary extract
Safflower Oil
Salt
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP)
Sorghum flour
Spices
Sunflower kernels
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower seed butter
Tapioca flour
Tomato Powder
Turmeric
Vanilla
Vegetable glycerin
White rice flour
Xanthan gum
Yeast Extract
vitamins and minerals:
Calcium
Folate
Iron
Magnesium
Niacin
Pyridoxol (B6)
Riboflavin (B2)
Thiamin (B1)
ingredients:
Applesauce, unsweetened
Just fresh apples and good ol' H20. Nothing else added. It helps keep our goodies moist & chewy. - top
Baking soda
Also known as sodium bicarbonate. Like all great bakeries, we use this all-natural ingredient to help our goodies rise. - top
Brown pure cane sugar
We use only pure brown cane sugar in our soft cookies, which is a natural combination of sugar and molasses refined without any added colorings, flavorings or coatings. Formed using the traditional method of crystallization; each brown sugar crystal is brown all the way through. It gives a rich, sweet, natural flavor and consistent quality to our treats. - top
Brown rice flakes
These crunchy flakes are made from flattened and toasted brown rice. They work great to mimic the great crunch of oats in our cookies, chewy bars and granolas. - top
Brown rice flour
This flour comes from unpolished brown rice. It has more nutritional value than white rice flour because it includes bran from the hull of the grain.
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Brown rice syrup, organic
The syrup we use is a certified gluten-free sweetener made from soft cooked rice. We use it to bind and sweeten our chewy bars just the right amount. - top
Buckwheat Flour
Despite its name, Buckwheat Flour is unrelated to wheat. Its’ closest edible relative is rhubarb. A popular grain through Asia and the former Soviet Union, Fagopyrum esculentum, or common buckwheat, is commonly milled and used in noodles, as a grain on its own, in blinis, and in combination with other flours in breads. High in proteins and essential amino acids, it is also a good source of iron, zinc and selenium. Our certified gluten-free buckwheat flour is ground to our specifications in a dedicated gluten-free facility. We combine it with other flours to create our signature gluten-free flour blend for our crunchy cookies.
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Chocolate chips
Our chocolate chips are produced for us in a dedicated gluten-free and nut-free facility. These chips are also dairy-free and soy-free, although they are produced in a plant that contains dairy. For this reason, we test down to 2.5 parts per million for dairy before the chips arrive in our bakery to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality. - top
Cinnamon
A warm and favorite spice derived from the bark of the evergreen tree, Cinnamomium Cassia. We use grade A -- the best quality available. - top
Citric Acid
Citric acid is found in high concentrations in citrus fruits – lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges, etc. Like xanthan gum, it is produced when a specific bacteria is allowed to ferment on a corn sugar medium. Although it does not contain corn, it is derived from corn. - top
Cocoa butter, non dairy
Cocoa butter is a component in our chocolate chips and, despite its name, is dairy-free. After the cocoa bean is extracted from the shell, the bean is then ground into a liquid called chocolate liquor. From that point, the fat is extracted from the liquor, which is called cocoa butter (non-dairy of course). Once the cocoa butter is removed all that remains is cocoa powder. - top
Cocoa liquor
Cocoa Liquor, also called Cocoa Mass, Chocolate Liquor or Cacao Liquor, is the dark brown, fat-free antioxidant-rich component of the cocoa bean that is derived when the bean is ground and the fat is separated out. We use cocoa liquor in our Boom Choco Boom bars and as an ingredient in our chocolate chips. Unsweetened cocoa liquor is very bitter, but very healthy, as it contains nutrients such as minerals magnesium, iron, zinc and calcium as well as antioxidants. - top
Cocoa powder, natural process
We use unsweetened cocoa powder, which is made from naturally processed cocoa solids that remain after chocolate liquor is pressed to extract cocoa butter. It is totally free of dairy and soy. Cocoa powder gives a deep, rich flavor to our cookies, granola and snack bars. Though it seems too good to be true, cocoa is as healthy as it is tasty. It is the highest natural source for magnesium. - top
Cranberries
Clearly not just for Thanksgiving any more, cranberries seem to be everywhere these days, including our granola, snack bars and Seed and Fruit mix. Cranberries have high antioxidant content and a tart, tangy flavor we just love. Ours are sulfite-free too. - top
Date paste
Made purely from dates, this ingredient helps to keep our cookies and snack bars moist. Because dates contain natural sugars, the paste allows us to make sweet treats without adding too much cane sugar.
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Dehydrated Parsley
The dehydrated parsley is used as a spice and flavoring agent in our Plentils. - top
Dextrose
The dextrose used in our Plentils is a Non-GMO Identity Preserved (genetically pure) corn that is used as a carrier and emulsifier. - top
Distilled Vinegar
The distilled vinegar in our Plentils is derived from white vinegar and used as a flavoring agent in our Plentils. - top
Dried apple
These are crisp apples that have been air dried and diced. They add a nice tang to our snack bars and Seed and Fruit mixes. Our dried apples are sulfite-free as well. - top
Evaporated cane juice, organic
Evaporated cane juice is an alternative to refined sugar. While both sweeteners are made from sugar cane, evaporated cane juice doesn't undergo the same degree of processing that refined sugar does. Therefore, unlike refined sugar, it retains a few more nutrients. - top
Expeller Pressed Vegetable Oil (safflower oil and/or sunflower oil)
Safflower and sunflower oils are highly sought after oils by health conscious folks. They are considered to be health-friendly oils because they are high in unsaturated fatty acids, are highly stable, have a high smoke point and boast significant levels of Vitamin E. Expeller pressing is a chemical-free mechanical process that extracts oil from seeds and nuts. Rest assured, none of our products contain hydrogenated oils so they are all trans fat-free. - top
Flax Seed, ground
Made from pure ground flax seed, it is rich in lignans and phytoestrogrens and a great source of super healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. Flax has a ton of positive benefits, including anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. It brings a nice nutty flavor, along with a good share of fiber and protein to our cookies, snack bars, and granola. It is not made from, nor contaminated by, nuts of any kind. Flax seed contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Studies have found that soluble fiber in flax seed can help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar levels. Flax seed provides the benefits protein, fiber and a multivitamin in a natural pure food form that your body absorbs easily. - top
Freeze dried raspberries and strawberries
Just like it sounds; berries that have been freeze dried. They offer a great sweet and tangy crunch to our granola, and are a great source of Vitamin C and are sulfite-free. - top
Fruit juice concentrate (grape, apple and pear)
Flavorful juices extracted from white grapes, apples and pears with no water added to dilute the juices. Using this nectar allows us to add less sugar to our products, bringing the perfect amount of sweetness. It helps keep them moist, too! - top
Garlic Powder
The garlic powder is used as a spice and flavoring agent in our Plentils. - top
Ginger, ground
Ginger is a spice that is the dried and the peeled root of the ginger plant Zingiber officinale. - top
Gum arabic
Gum arabic is made from the sap of acacia trees. It is an all-natural gum that we use in our chewy bars. - top
Honey
All natural honey from our good friends, the bees! We use the light amber kind for delicate sweetening of our cookies and granolas. - top
Inulin
Plant fiber derived from the chicory root plant, this ingredient helps keep our snack bars moist and chewy and helps bind our granola into those great crunchy clumps, making it great tasting and good for you.
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Konjac
Konjac is derived from tubers of elephant yam (a perennial plant) also known as amorphophallus konjac (hence the name). We use this ingredient in our crunchy cookies to add pliability to the dough and increase moisture retention. - top
Lactic Acid
The lactic acid used in our Plentils is derived from sucrose (the organic compound commonly known as table sugar!). Don't worry, no dairy in this ingredient! - top
Lentil Powder
Lentil powder is the main ingredient in our Plentils. It is derived from the red lentil to allow our chips to have a strong, sturdy and high protein base. - top
Malic acid
Malic acid is a tart tasting organic acid that occurs naturally in apples. It gives green apples their unique sour “zing.” - top
Maltodextrin
The maltodextrin used in our Plentils is a Non-GMO Identity Preserved (genetically pure) corn that is used as a bulking agent. - top
Millet Flour
Millet Flour, a gluten-free flour made from finely ground millet seed, is a gluten-free ancient grain that is a common staple in India and Africa. Our certified gluten-free millet flour is ground in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Millet is high in riboflavin, b vitamins, and minerals. We combine it with other flours to create our signature gluten-free flour blend for our crunchy cookies. - top
Molasses
Our molasses is a thick syrup that results from processing sugar cane into sugar. - top
Natural flavors
We use only all natural flavors that are free of gluten and all common allergens (no: wheat, barley, rye, oats, dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish). They are also free of other common triggers including sesame and sulfites. Our flavors are also free of ingredients derived from petrochemicals, like propylene glycol.
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Natural rice dextrin
This ingredient, which is made when rice starch is broken down by a common enzyme called amylase, acts as a preservative when combined with natural fruit juices. We use in our cookies and some of our bars to retain moisture, softness and freshness. - top
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is obtained from the seeds of the tropical tree species Myristica fragrans. Rest assured, it is safe for someone with a tree nut allergy. - top
Onion Powder
The onion powder is used as a spice and flavoring agent in our Plentils. - top
Palm Oil
Our RSPO Certified Palm oil is made from the fruit of the oil palm. Semi-solid at room temperature, it helps our crunchy cookies maintain that delicious crispy snap from the moment they’re made until they’re eaten. Because palm oil is a saturated fat, it helps the cookies stay fresher for longer. - top
Potato Starch
Potato starch is used in our Plentils as a carrier and emulsifier to stabilize the chip. - top
Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas)
Remember when you were a kid and used to roast the pumpkin seeds from your jack o’ lantern? That’s basically what we do too for our Seed and Fruit mix. Pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas) are flat, dark green seeds that are subtly sweet and nutty with a crunchy texture. They are a very good source of protein, monosaturated fats and minerals. So eat up and enjoy! - top
Raisins
Nothing could be simpler, just grapes and the sun go into making raisins. Ours are sulfite-free too. - top
Rice bran
Made from the outer coating of the rice kernel, rice bran is an incredible source of the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids and antioxidant nutrients. - top
Rice crisps
These crispy bits of puffed rice bring the perfect crunch to some of our favorite treats. Made with white rice flour, brown rice bran, raisin juice concentrate, honey and salt, these little bits add a crispy crunch to our Sunbutter Crunch snack bar and boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk with crispy rice chocolatey bar.
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Rice Flour
The rice flour used in our Plentils is derived from white rice and is used to help smooth out the chip texture. - top
Rice milk powder
Made with white rice syrup powder, white rice starch, white rice flour, salt and carrageenan (a derivative of seaweed that is frequently used in ice cream), this rice milk powder is completely dairy-free! It helps add that soft, smooth and craveable texture to our boom CHOCO boom dairy-free rice milk and dairy-free rice milk with crispy rice bars. - top
Rice Powder
The rice powder used in our Plentils is derived from white rice and is used to help smooth out the chip texture. - top
Rice protein
Rice protein is an easily digested, hypoallergenic and a vegetarian protein source. It is a great alternative for people with soy, nut and other legume intolerances or allergies. - top
Rice starch
Made exclusively from rice, it brings a great, smooth texture to our bars. - top
Rosemary extract
You might wonder what rosemary is doing in a cookie. This pure rosemary extract helps keep our products fresh and promotes a longer shelf life. It also contains healthy antioxidants. - top
Safflower Oil
Safflower oil is used as a processing aid in our Plentils. - top
Salt
In the majority of our products, we use good ol’ table salt just like you do at home. It is not iodized and therefore, contains no corn or corn byproducts. However, the salt that is used in our Plentils is iodized. We use salt as a flavor enhancer in our products. - top
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP)
This is a light, white, very fine and unflavored all-natural powder that is commonly used as an ingredient in baking powder in many bakeries. When combined with baking soda, it causes the release of carbon dioxide, which is vital to the rise and spread of our cookies while they bake. - top
Sorghum flour
Sorghum is also known as milo and grest millet. A grain-like grass, this up-and-coming whole grain gluten-free ingredient is a major human food source in Africa and India. It adds great taste and nutrition to our irresistible cookies and snack bars. Sorghum is high in insoluble fiber, which combined with protein and starch in sorghum endosperm, makes it more slowly digested than other cereals. The slower rate of digestibility of sorghum products may be beneficial to diabetics. We are proud to be among the first products marketing in the U.S. that uses sorghum as a main ingredient. Our white milo sorghum is organic and milled to our specifications in North Dakota, where it is grown. - top
Spices
We use only all spices that are free of gluten and all common allergens (no: wheat, dairy, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish). - top
Sunflower kernels
We add sunflower kernels to our Seed and Fruit mix to give it a yummy, crunchy, nutty taste WITHOUT the nuts. Sunflower kernels are an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber, Vitamin E and other beneficial vitamins and minerals. - top
Sunflower Oil
The sunflower oil is used as a processing aid in our Plentils. - top
Sunflower seed butter
Made from ground roasted sunflower seeds, evaporated cane juice and salt, we use this tasty ingredient in our snack bars. It adds protein to the bars, and also keeps them soft and chewy. This ingredient is produced in a dedicated nut-free facility. - top
Tapioca flour
This is a light, white, very smooth flour that comes from the cassava root. It is very easy to digest and is rarely a source of allergies. - top
Tomato Powder
The tomato powder is used as a flavoring agent in our Plentils. - top
Turmeric
Turmeric is derived from dried rhizomes of curcuma longa plant. Turmeric adds spices, flavor and color to our Plentils. - top
Vanilla
This vanilla extract comes from 100% vanilla beans grown in Madagascar, off the African coast. It is considered to be the highest quality vanilla available and adds a smooth and mellow sweetness to our cookies. It is not processed with any gluten-containing ingredients, making it totally safe for people with Celiac Disease to consume. While the vanilla is distilled with corn alcohol, all corn protein is removed in the distillation process. Thus, our vanilla contains no corn protein and is tolerated by most corn-free people. However, we certainly recognize the seriousness of food allergies and encourage you to make your own decision (or consult your doctor) regarding whether or not you feel comfortable eating this ingredient. - top
Vegetable glycerin
Derived from palm, we use vegetable glycerin to keep our snack bars soft and chewy.
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White rice flour
This great basic is milled from polished white rice. Because it has such a bland flavor, it is perfect for baking. Though it does not have as much nutritional value as the other flours we use (brown rice flour, sorghum flour, amaranth flour), we add it to the mix to lighten the flavor and texture of crunchy cookies.
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Xanthan gum
Gums help to prevent our goodies from crumbling, a job normally performed by gluten in mainstream foods. It is a necessity in gluten-free baking. Xanthan comes from the dried cell coat of a microorganism called Zanthomonas campestris. Though it sounds chemical, it is actually an all-natural ingredient. Xanthan gum is derived from the fermentation of corn sugars; however, all corn sugars are removed in the processing of xanthan gum. Xanthan gum contains no corn protein and is tolerated by most corn-free people. However, we certainly recognize the seriousness of food allergies and encourage you to make your own decision (or consult your doctor) regarding whether or not you feel comfortable eating this ingredient.
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Yeast Extract
Yeast extract is used as a flavoring in our Plentils. - top
vitamins and minerals:
Calcium
Calcium is the mineral in your body that makes up your bones and keeps them strong. Ninety-nine percent of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teeth. The remaining 1% is in your blood and soft tissues and is essential for life and health. Without this tiny 1% of calcium, your muscles wouldn't contract correctly, your blood wouldn't clot and your nerves wouldn't carry messages. A severe form of calcium depletion is osteoporosis. People with untreated celiac disease have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. - top
Folate
Folate is an important B-group vitamin. It is needed for healthy cell growth and development. All men, women and children need to consume folate daily in their diet. It is also important for women before and during the early stage of pregnancy because folate is necessary for the healthy development of babies. A folate deficiency can result in a form of anemia that is similar to iron deficiency anemia. Adequate folate is needed to prevent a buildup of homocysteine in the body, which can lead to hardening of the arteries. - top
Iron
Iron mainly functions in the hemoglobin in our red blood cells, which transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues, including to the muscles and the brain. Iron can be accessed in many different types of food, but only a small percent is actually absorbed into the body. About 50% of women are iron deficient, and women in their child-bearing years are at most risk. - top
Magnesium
Magnesium functions in more than 300 enzymatic reactions. It is a mineral that is needed by every cell in the body. The typical American diet is frequently very low in magnesium. Many surveys have indicated that over 80 percent of Americans get less than the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) of this important mineral. The highest magnesium concentration is found in the tissues that are most metabolically active including the brain, heart, liver, and kidney. Magnesium may improve energy production within the heart, improve delivery of oxygen to the heart, reduce demand on the heart, inhibit the formation of blood clots, and improve heart rate (thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease). A lifestyle that maintains adequate magnesium can prevent and manage high blood pressure. Magnesium may also be an effective tool against Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, migraine headache management and Tourette syndrome management. - top
Niacin
The body requires this water-soluble vitamin for health, growth and reproduction. Niacin is part of the Vitamin B complex. Niacin assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy. - top
Pyridoxol (B6)
Vitamin B6 performs a wide variety of functions and is essential for good health. For example, Vitamin B6 is needed for more than 100 enzymes involved in protein metabolism. It is also essential for red blood cell metabolism. The nervous and immune systems need Vitamin B6 to function efficiently, and it is also needed for the conversion of tryptophan (an amino acid) to niacin (a vitamin). Vitamin B6 also helps maintain your blood glucose (sugar) within a normal range. - top
Riboflavin (B2)
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a water-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in foods containing other members of the Vitamin B complex. Riboflavin helps metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and is crucial for the production of biological energy. Riboflavin is an antioxidant as well. It is also necessary for the maintenance of good vision, skin, hair, and nails and for overall normal growth and development. - top
Thiamin (B1)
Thiamin, or Vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for energy production, carbohydrate metabolism, and nerve function. It is an essential part of the complex process of converting glucose (blood sugar) into energy, and is vital in certain metabolic reactions. For this reason, thiamin is needed during exercise, and times of high-energy expenditure. Thiamin is also essential for maintenance of the heart and nervous system and formation and maintenance of red blood cells. - top
