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GhirardelliMilk Chocolate Caramel SQUARES are the perfect indulgent treat. Enveloped in delicious milk chocolate and filled with luscious caramel, these individually wrapped candy squares are great for on-the-go snacking or sharing with friends. With six (6) 5.32 oz bags, you can enjoy this treat anytime or stock the pantry for later. Enjoy the decadent taste of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Caramel SQUARES today!

MadeGood Chocolate Chip Crispy Squares are a marshmellow-y treat you can feel good about. We added vegan chocolate chips to crispy rice squares. The result? A delicious snack made with healthy, wholesome ingredients! Enjoy snacks that are free from the most common allergens, certified organic, gluten-free, and Non-GMO. MadeGood snacks are made in a dedicated nut-free facility. Each bar is packed with nutrients from vegetable extracts.

Every nationally-distributed product from Theo is required to have a Nutrition Facts Panel on the label. As an organic food manufacturer, we believe that people should know how their food is made. The Nutrition Facts Panel is a tool for people to understand what is in their food so that they can make informed decisions about what they choose to eat.

When we originally designed our chocolate bar molds, we wanted to create the perfect snack size. Our bars are pre-scored so that there are 8 squares for people to easily break off and enjoy. Before the Nutritional Facts Panel change, it was easier for people break off half a bar (4 squares) and understand how much sugar and how many calories they would be consuming. We recognize that with this change to three servings per bar now makes it harder for people to do that.

We make our chocolate from scratch, and while we take great pride in that, it also means that we are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a working chocolate factory. Changing our mold design would not only be environmentally-unfriendly but would be an investment in resources that we could instead use for other needed updates to the factory. If we ever consider a mold update, then we will do our best to match the scored sections to the serving size on the Nutrition Facts Panel.

Nutrition researchers have recommended the same thing for centuries: eat a variety of whole foods. We made MealSquares because we couldn't find a meal replacement that helped us follow this simple rule. Most energy bar makers start with something close to a candy bar and do the least possible to make it "healthy" by adding vitamins and protein. We start with nutrient dense foods from every food group and do the least possible to make them into a single convenient meal.

By combining the best available current evidence on nutrition, we were able to develop a picture of the U-shaped dose-response curve for various micro and macronutrients in relation to human health and ensure that MealSquares falls within them.

MealSquares are gluten free, kosher, and vegetarian. They are free of wheat, soy, corn, peanuts, high fructose corn syrup, artificial preservatives, and flavoring agents.

Please contact us with thoughts or feedback on our nutrition design decisions.

Vitamin A: The sources of vitamin A in the diet are complex. Humans derive vitamin A from both plant and animal sources, with plant sources needing to be converted into the form we actually use. MealSquares include several forms of vitamin A from both plants and animals.

Vitamin B: MealSquares include your DRI (daily recommended intake) of all B vitamins, including choline, an extremely common deficiency. Special attention is given to B12, which some people absorb poorly, and folate, which can be reduced slightly by the cooking process.

Vitamin C: The DRI for vitamin C is one of several we feel is too low. We have included enough that you'll get a solid amount of Vitamin C with MealSquares even after cooking losses have been accounted for.

Vitamin D3: Vitamin D deficiency is widespread, particularly in areas with low sun exposure and for individuals with darker skin. Deficiency is associated with elevated risks for a variety of health problems. MealSquares include over 1000 IU of Vitamin D3, significantly higher than the DRI, at the level needed to maintain optimal concentrations of 25-OHD to fight cardiovascular risk, loss of bone density, and elevated cancer risk. Recommendations to raise the DRI to this level by the Institute of Medicine and other researchers are currently being reviewed by the FDA.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status of the US population

Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Vitamin E: A potent antioxidant; our vitamin E is mostly alpha-tocopherols from sunflower seeds, the most biologically active form.

Vitamin K: Vitamin K acts to prevent calcification of arteries and joints; this is in addition to its vital role as blood coagulant in case of injury. It has also been indicated in the regulation and proper absorption of vitamin D and calcium. MealSquares include vitamin K2, the form used by your body. K1 from plants must be converted to K2 to be useable, but this process is not very efficient.

Potassium: Average population intake of potassium is below the DRI. An intake in line with the DRI (4.7 grams) is associated with decreased risks of stroke, hypertension, osteoporosis, and kidney stones. MealSquares include several potassium-rich ingredients. In addition to the standalone health benefits, it has been found that the ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet is a strong predictor of health, especially stroke incidence.

Calcium: The DRI for calcium (1000mg) is reasonable as far as our research has revealed.

Magnesium: Chronic magnesium deficiency is widespread, second only to Vitamin D deficiency in severity. The proportion of the population lacking adequate magnesium status has been estimated as high as 77% based on studies that include blood panel testing. For years, a 2:1 ratio between calcium and magnesium was suggested, but evidence indicates that a 1:1 ratio is closer to optimal given different absorption rates in the gut of these two minerals. MealSquares include more than double the DRI of 400mg to bring us closer to this 1:1 ratio. This is safe because all of this magnesium comes from whole foods. No level of magnesium consumption from whole foods has been found to be toxic, in contrast with supplements, which show signs of toxicity at relatively low levels.

The multifaceted and widespread pathology of magnesium deficiency

Dietary magnesium intake and the future risk of coronary heart disease

Role of dietary magnesium in cardiovascular disease prevention, insulin sensitivity and diabetes.

Zinc: average zinc intake falls below the DRI. This is possibly due to a lack of zinc-rich foods in the diet such as milk, almonds, yogurt, chickpeas, and shellfish. Even mild zinc deficiency has been indicated in immune system malfunction due to the use of zinc across so many biological functions in the body. MealSquares include 15mg of zinc.

Iron: iron is a necessary component of the diet. Heme iron from animal sources is the most bioavailable. The DRI for iron seems to be supported by the evidence.

Copper: MealSquares fall in line with the established copper DRI.

Selenium and Iodine: These nutrients are listed together because of their complementary role in regulating the thyroid gland and hormonal system. Excessive intake of one without the other leads to negative health outcomes, but when taken together, they lead to drastically improved health outcomes. MealSquares include over 100% of the DRI of each, in proportion.

What about chloride, manganese, sulfur, trace minerals, etc.? These compounds have very high or no established DRI or upper intake levels. MealSquares exceed the DRIs of these essential compounds while staying well within safe limits. With some rare exceptions, such as selenium from Brazil nuts, it's hard to overdose on natural foods!

A note on superdosing: Dietary supplements often include many times the DRI of various nutrients on the theory that even if absorption is poor, at least you're getting 16,000%! With MealSquares, you are getting your nutrients from whole foods, meaning nutrient bioavailability is high. We have been careful to keep all nutrients well below tolerable upper intakes. Even if you ate 4000 calories' worth of MealSquares, you wouldn't exceed the safe upper limit for any nutrient.

Our Breakfast Squares bring together chewy, whole grains with just the right sweet flavors to satisfy your appetite. A perfect grab-and-go snack, each bar is conveniently wrapped to enjoy through the day. They come pre-baked and individually wrapped with a 135-day shelf life in dry storage. Darlington WG Breakfast Squares meet or exceed the USDA nutritional requirements for a one (1) ounce grain equivalent.

Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Enriched Wheat Flour (Bleached Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Invert Sugar, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Cinnamon, Molasses, Sodium Propionate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Cocoa Butter, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate).

160ABOUT DARLINGTONDelicious treats individually wrapped for your enjoyment. Our Darlington brand includes timeless, soft-baked cookies, as well as indulgent snaps and squares, primarily offered to healthcare facilities, catering centers, the military and restaurants.

The 3-ounce bag of Sugar-Free Toffee Squares makes a great treat. Crunchy toffee squares coated in sugar-free chocolate candy and made with Stevia Extract to provide an irresistible taste without the guilt.

*Please Note: Due to increased online sales, shipping carriers may be delayed. Therefore, we cannot guarantee timely delivery for expedited 2nd Day and Next Day shipping services, it is taking longer to deliver orders. Rest assured, your order will arrive. However, it may take a few more days than normal. We appreciate your understanding.

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