60 Day
Yes Bar Snack Bar Usage Impact Study
| STUDY TITLE | Yes Bar Snack Bar Usage Impact Study |
|---|---|
| Submitted under umbrella |
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| Date submitted |
— |
| End date |
There is no pre-specified end date and sub-studies remain open long-term. |
| Language |
English |
| Efforia AI IRB approval recommendation |
— |
| Recruitment page preview | |
| Informed consent | |
| Study author |
Brennan Spreitzer |
| Principal investigator |
Matthew Amsden |
| Sub-Investigator for Adverse Events |
Dr. Viral Patel |
| Description |
Participants will incorporate Yes Bar snack bars into their daily diet. The study aims to observe potential health benefits, such as improved energy levels and satisfaction between meals. The bars will be consumed under specific conditions to ensure consistent data collection. |
| Participant engagement length |
60 Days |
| Sponsor |
This study is made possible by your payment to cover all supplies and expenses required to participate. |
| Cost to participant |
$0 |
| Included products & services |
YesBar Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Six Pack: $17
6-Bar Variety Pack: $17
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| Outcome measures |
— |
| Methodology |
Single Arm longitudinal where participants act as their own control |
| Basic or advanced dissemination plan |
Basic |
| Deviation from recruitment approach |
No |
| Deviation from statistical approach |
No |
| Will study include “more about you questions” |
No |
| ClinicalTrials.gov |
Yes |
| Commitment to list findings on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Yes |
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Rational & Study Design
The Intervention
Included Products & Services
Product Name: YesBar Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Six Pack
Quantity included: 0
Price: $17.00
Product Description: Enjoy the decadent taste of roasted peanuts, dark chocolate, and sea salt in a better-for-you bar format. Made with plant-based ingredients like organic peanuts, maple syrup, dark chocolate, and vanilla, this flavor is truly a guilt-free treat. Its crunchy, chewy, nutty, decadent, plant-based goodness. 6g plant protein • 3g dietary fiber • 220 calories • only 9g sugar
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Ingredients: Peanuts*, Maple Syrup*, Dark Chocolate* (Organic Cocoa Liquor, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter), Sunflower Seeds*, Pumpkin Seeds*, Coconut Butter*, Coconut Nectar*, Macadamia Nuts, Almonds, Cashews*, Sesame Seed Butter, Ground Flax Seeds*, Sea Salt, Vanilla Extract* (Organic Alcohol, Organic Vanilla Extractives, Water), Cinnamon*. *Organic.
Product Safety:
ES Bars are produced in a HAACP-certified, gluten-free facility that adheres to strict allergen control protocols. The bakery is certified kosher (EarthKosher DE) and operates as a dedicated gluten-free facility with batch-level verification. YES Bar meets or exceeds FDA guidelines for gluten-free labeling and allergen disclosure. The absence of recalls contrasts with industry-wide challenges in snack bar manufacturing
Allergen Management: While free from gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts (except Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate flavor), grains, and refined sugars, the bars contain tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamia) and sesame. Cross-contact risks exist due to shared equipment handling eggs, milk, peanuts, and soy.
Ingredient Transparency:
Composition: Primary ingredients include organic nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and low-glycemic sweeteners (maple syrup, coconut nectar).
Additive-Free: No preservatives, synthetic sugars, or processed proteins are used.
Sustainability: Upcycled nuts reduce food waste, and packaging is recyclable (compostable by 2027).
Potential Concerns
Allergic Reactions:
Tree Nut/Sesame Risk: The Apple Cinnamon Crisp flavor contains almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamia, and sesame.
Cross-Contact: Facility handles peanuts, soy, eggs, and milk, posing trace exposure risks.
Physical Hazards:
Nut Fragments: Disclosed as potential presence of shell/pit fragments.
Contrast with Recalls: Unlike recent Class II FDA recalls for metal-contaminated granola bars, YES Bar has no reported contamination issues.
Nutritional Considerations:
Sugar Content: 6-9g per bar from natural sources (no refined sugars).
Caloric Density: Nut-heavy formulation may require portion awareness for calorie-sensitive consumers.
Product Name: 6-Bar Variety Pack
Quantity included: 17
Price: $17.00
Product Description: Want to say YES, but afraid of making a one-flavor commitment? Our six-flavor sampler gives you the chance to try all of our YES Bar flavors in one box. 1 Bar of Macadamia Chocolate 1 Bar of Apple Cinnamon Crisp 1 Bar of Strawberry Coconut 1 Bar of Salted Maple Pecan 1 Bar of Dark Chocolate Chip 1 Bar of Black Sesame Sea Salt
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Ingredients:
Refer to each product for full list of ingredients
1 Bar of Macadamia Chocolate
1 Bar of Apple Cinnamon Crisp
1 Bar of Strawberry Coconut
1 Bar of Salted Maple Pecan
1 Bar of Dark Chocolate Chip
1 Bar of Black Sesame Sea Salt
CONTAINS: Tree Nuts (Almond, Pecans, Cashew, Walnuts, Macadamia and Coconut), and Sesame.
Made in a gluten free certified facility that handles eggs, milk, peanuts, soy, and tree nuts. May contain nut shell or pit fragments.
Product Safety:
YES Bars are produced in a HAACP-certified, gluten-free facility that adheres to strict allergen control protocols. The bakery is certified kosher (EarthKosher DE) and operates as a dedicated gluten-free facility with batch-level verification. YES Bar meets or exceeds FDA guidelines for gluten-free labeling and allergen disclosure.
Allergen Management: While free from gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts (except Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate flavor), grains, and refined sugars, the bars contain tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamia) and sesame. Cross-contact risks exist due to shared equipment handling eggs, milk, peanuts, and soy.
Ingredient Transparency:
Composition: Primary ingredients include organic nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and low-glycemic sweeteners (maple syrup, coconut nectar).
Additive-Free: No preservatives, synthetic sugars, or processed proteins are used.
Sustainability: Upcycled nuts reduce food waste, and packaging is recyclable (compostable by 2027).
Potential Concerns
Allergic Reactions:
Tree Nut/Sesame Risk: The Apple Cinnamon Crisp flavor contains almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamia, and sesame.
Cross-Contact: Facility handles peanuts, soy, eggs, and milk, posing trace exposure risks.
Physical Hazards:
Nut Fragments: Disclosed as potential presence of shell/pit fragments.
Contrast with Recalls: Unlike recent Class II FDA recalls for metal-contaminated granola bars, YES Bar has no reported contamination issues.
Nutritional Considerations:
Sugar Content: 6-9g per bar from natural sources (no refined sugars).
Caloric Density: Nut-heavy formulation may require portion awareness for calorie-sensitive consumers.