The bar smelled quite orangey when I opened the packet. Got to admit, when I took it out of the packet, it didn't look very appetising.
The chocolate flavour was not as strong as the orange. The little bit of cocoa-taste was like dark chocolate, so if you're not a fan of dark chocolate you may not enjoy this as much.
Didn't taste too strongly of the dates and raisins listed in the ingredients. It just tasted like a nice soft bar made of fruit.
Taste: I thought it was a nice-tasting bar but I wasn't overwhelmed. The dark chocolate was ok, but the orange flavour could have been stronger. It's a change from a normal cereal bar, and it's healthy. I would probably only buy them now and again.
Price: I bought the Cocoa Orange bar in Holland & Barrett for 95p. However I then went into a Tesco Express where they cost 75p!
Availability: According to the Natural Balance Foods website, they are stocked in Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Boots, as well as Holland & Barrett and Julian Graves, and other health stores.
The widest range I have found has been in Holland & Barrett.
Clearly labelled gluten-free?: Yes, "gluten, wheat, dairy free" written on the front of the bar next to the name.
Nutritional value: Nakd bars are only made with raw fruit and nut, and have been advertised as being healthy and not processed. They contain a fairly high amount of sugar compared to everything else, but these are naturally occuring sugars.
Comparison to the regular version: N/A
Overall rating: 6/10
I thought these bars were ok, I will probably buy them again in the future but there are other bars that are more appetising made from fruit (Eat Natural bars are a personal favourite). There is also an upside to buying these bars, as it supports a British company!
