A taste of life - Praeventia

Nutritional Information and Ingredients

Health References

Find out more about inulin, a prebiotic

Consult an expert. See what Dr. Richard Béliveau, Ph.D.
has to say. (French version)

Developed by the Leclerc Research and Development team, Praeventia is a line of food products made from ingredients carefully selected. Have a look at our bibliography and our reference links.

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Bibliography

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A taste of life - Praeventia

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Fuel up, make a healthy food choice, and—most importantly—eat something fun!

Praeventia products are both a source of energy and a tasty, nutritious snack.

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INGREDIENTS: WHOLE ROLLED OATS, BROWN SUGAR, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE OAT FLOUR, DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, ANHYDROUS DEXTROSE, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), VANILLA EXTRACT), CHICORY ROOT INULIN, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, RED WINE EXTRACT (CONTAINS SULFITES), NATURAL FLAVOR.
ALLERGY INFORMATION: THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN EGGS, SOY, PEANUTS AND TREE NUTS.

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INGREDIENTS: WHOLE ROLLED OATS, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BROWN SUGAR, CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE OAT FLOUR, CHICORY ROOT INULIN, APPLE POWDER, ORANGE ZEST POWDER, SALT, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR.
ALLERGY INFORMATION: THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN MILK, EGGS, SOY, PEANUTS AND TREE NUTS.

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INGREDIENTS:  AGAVE NECTAR, DARK CHOCOLATE COATING (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, MILK INGREDIENTS, SOYA LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), WHOLE ROLLED OAT, WHOLE OAT FLOUR, ALMONDS, CHICORY ROOT INULIN, DEHYDRATED APPLES, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA AND/OR SOYA OIL, SUGAR/GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, WHOLE WHEAT FLAKES, CORN MEAL, WHEAT STARCH, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, HONEY, FANCY MOLASSES, CINNAMON, SALT, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, SOYA LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOUR, PEANUTS, CASHEWS, SOYA PROTEINS.
ALLERGY INFORMATION: THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN OTHER NUTS NOT LISTED

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INGREDIENTS: WHOLE ROLLED OAT, AGAVE NECTAR, DARK CHOCOLATE COATING (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, MILK INGREDIENTS, SOYA LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), WHOLE OAT FLOUR, CHICORY ROOT INULIN, DEHYDRATED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), CORN SYRUP, CANOLA AND/OR SOYA OIL, SUGAR/GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, WHOLE WHEAT FLAKES, CORN MEAL, POMEGRANATE ARILS, WHEAT STARCH, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, HONEY, FANCY MOLASSES, SALT, RED WINE EXTRACT (CONTAINS SULFITES), SOYA LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOUR, PEANUTS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, SOYA PROTEINS.
ALLERGY INFORMATION: THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN OTHER NUTS NOT LISTED