Comments on: Element Bars: Built-To-Order Nutrition Bars That Don’t Taste Like Chalk http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:53:53 -0800 hourly 1 By: Mana http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2611168 Mana Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:59:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2611168 A new addition to the nut butter business in particular and mass customization in general is SpreadableNuts.com. You can design your own handcrafted, custom, all organic nut butters or spreads from a selection of nut bases and delicious certified organic ingredients, including goji beries, cacao nibs, and exotic argan oil, to name a few. A new addition to the nut butter business in particular and mass customization in general is SpreadableNuts.com. You can design your own handcrafted, custom, all organic nut butters or spreads from a selection of nut bases and delicious certified organic ingredients, including goji beries, cacao nibs, and exotic argan oil, to name a few.

]]> By: gracy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2496967 gracy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:47:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2496967 Hi! Great protein bars!!... delicious… and exactly as I ordered! So much more variety than I ever seen before! And I like the idea where it makes suggestions when the customer chooses some ingredients that do not go well together…it really helps to make well informed decisions. You know I like to have control over what I am eating and your bars provide it really well. Just ask what you want and you get it!! These protein bars have really carved a niche for themselves in the market. A great step forward in the world of diet supplements! Hi!
Great protein bars!!… delicious… and exactly as I ordered! So much more variety than I ever seen before! And I like the idea where it makes suggestions when the customer chooses some ingredients that do not go well together…it really helps to make well informed decisions. You know I like to have control over what I am eating and your bars provide it really well. Just ask what you want and you get it!! These protein bars have really carved a niche for themselves in the market. A great step forward in the world of diet supplements!

]]> By: Jonathan Miller http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2489519 Jonathan Miller Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:24:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2489519 This is Jonathan from Element Bars. Thanks for the helpful feedback. I just wanted to clarify two things. First, our bars are actually $3 per bar for custom bars or only $2.50 for popular bars. Second, Element Bars does have a taste guarantee, but more importantly, warns the users about incompatible ingredients while designing the bar so users can get a delicious bar the first time. This is Jonathan from Element Bars. Thanks for the helpful feedback. I just wanted to clarify two things. First, our bars are actually $3 per bar for custom bars or only $2.50 for popular bars. Second, Element Bars does have a taste guarantee, but more importantly, warns the users about incompatible ingredients while designing the bar so users can get a delicious bar the first time.

]]> By: alex http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2477447 alex Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:22:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2477447 you bars are much better than these - and their new website has much better features. you bars are much better than these – and their new website has much better features.

]]> By: Element Bars: Build your own supplement bars | Startup Meme http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2477091 Element Bars: Build your own supplement bars | Startup Meme Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:49:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2477091 [...] [via: TechCrunch] [...] [...] [via: TechCrunch] [...]

]]> By: kk http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2475855 kk Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:47:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2475855 Great idea. I just ordered my first order and i can't wait to taste them. Good luck, guys! Great idea. I just ordered my first order and i can’t wait to taste them. Good luck, guys!

]]> By: Cogswappr http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2475270 Cogswappr Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:49:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2475270 <strong>Best thing since the invention of the Powerbar...</strong> One thing that the majority of protein/power/everything but the kitchen sink bars have in common is that they tend to taste pretty terrible. Almost everyone can agree that the bars they like; nobody else likes. Well, an Illinois start up called Elemen... Best thing since the invention of the Powerbar…

One thing that the majority of protein/power/everything but the kitchen sink bars have in common is that they tend to taste pretty terrible. Almost everyone can agree that the bars they like; nobody else likes. Well, an Illinois start up called Elemen…

]]> By: Ely Magel http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473719 Ely Magel Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:36:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473719 I've been eating You Bars since March and I don't see how this company offers anything better. You Bars allows the customer much more control over what goes into the bar through allowing them to choose what is in the base and offering a much greater variety of ingredients. Also You Bars are only $2.99 a bar rather than $3.50 and they are guaranteed delicious so if I ever make something I don’t like I can send it back and get a new one free of charge. If you are looking for a customized bar go with www.youbars.com or just make it yourself. I’ve been eating You Bars since March and I don’t see how this company offers anything better. You Bars allows the customer much more control over what goes into the bar through allowing them to choose what is in the base and offering a much greater variety of ingredients. Also You Bars are only $2.99 a bar rather than $3.50 and they are guaranteed delicious so if I ever make something I don’t like I can send it back and get a new one free of charge. If you are looking for a customized bar go with http://www.youbars.com or just make it yourself.

]]> By: Renee http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473556 Renee Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:02:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473556 Great Idea !!!! Great Idea !!!!

]]> By: KillerStartups.com - ElementBars.com - Customize Your Energy Intake http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473537 KillerStartups.com - ElementBars.com - Customize Your Energy Intake Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:46:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473537 <strong>ElementBars.com - Customize Your Energy Intake...</strong> I found your entry interesting do I've added a Trackback to it on my weblog :)... ElementBars.com – Customize Your Energy Intake…

I found your entry interesting do I’ve added a Trackback to it on my weblog :) …

]]> By: Ryan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473502 Ryan Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:13:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473502 Additional comment, I really like that if you picked two things that don't go well together like the Oaty base and more than 5 grams of Soy Protein it makes s suggestion for other bases. Really helps you make informed decisions. Imagine Crispy core with M&Ms, Apricots, Cashews, and Soy Protein 14.2 g protein, 8.2g of fat, 237 Calories. Additional comment, I really like that if you picked two things that don’t go well together like the Oaty base and more than 5 grams of Soy Protein it makes s suggestion for other bases. Really helps you make informed decisions. Imagine Crispy core with M&Ms, Apricots, Cashews, and Soy Protein 14.2 g protein, 8.2g of fat, 237 Calories.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473493 Ryan Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:06:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473493 Just made my order. I think it is great for people who sit there looking at the back of every protein bar trying to figure out which one has the balance of protein vs. fat vs. calories vs. sugars before they have to settle on something that has horrible flavor. I'm in. Just made my order. I think it is great for people who sit there looking at the back of every protein bar trying to figure out which one has the balance of protein vs. fat vs. calories vs. sugars before they have to settle on something that has horrible flavor. I’m in.

]]> By: ZingerSteve http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473385 ZingerSteve Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:13:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473385 I've seen YouBars before. This is a great kind of product for promotional purposes, rather than direct to consumers. I’ve seen YouBars before. This is a great kind of product for promotional purposes, rather than direct to consumers.

]]> By: Dan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473346 Dan Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:28:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473346 I disagree that this is the future of consumer products. This is basically a gimmick along the same lines of printing a logo or text on m&m's. It could do well for a niche audience that is empowered to take control of their fiber intake, though I wonder with these bars if you can end up making bar thats pretty unhealthy or not. The mainstream audience for this stuff is still a ways away. This feels like customization at a premium. I disagree that this is the future of consumer products. This is basically a gimmick along the same lines of printing a logo or text on m&m’s. It could do well for a niche audience that is empowered to take control of their fiber intake, though I wonder with these bars if you can end up making bar thats pretty unhealthy or not.

The mainstream audience for this stuff is still a ways away. This feels like customization at a premium.

]]> By: gracy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473326 gracy Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:55:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473326 Hey.. this sounds like good news. I was so fed up with the nutrition bars in the market that I had started making my own stuff… my mom owns a bakery; but still it was too much trouble, adding the protein powder and everything. And you know every time i entered the bakery, I ended up eating a whole lot of muffins and doughnuts, sending my diet plan and nutritional supplements for a six! So I think this new bar will just be the right thing for me. And I really like the idea that the site will inform us whenever our choice of ingredients go wrong.. I have made some real chalk like protein bars.. so I know it is really important.. I am all for it.. I don’t care about the look of the site.. just hoping that the bars are the real thing!! Hey.. this sounds like good news. I was so fed up with the nutrition bars in the market that I had started making my own stuff… my mom owns a bakery; but still it was too much trouble, adding the protein powder and everything. And you know every time i entered the bakery, I ended up eating a whole lot of muffins and doughnuts, sending my diet plan and nutritional supplements for a six! So I think this new bar will just be the right thing for me. And I really like the idea that the site will inform us whenever our choice of ingredients go wrong.. I have made some real chalk like protein bars.. so I know it is really important.. I am all for it.. I don’t care about the look of the site.. just hoping that the bars are the real thing!!

]]> By: Quickrelease.tv » Blog Archive » Build your own energy bar http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473188 Quickrelease.tv » Blog Archive » Build your own energy bar Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:28:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473188 [...] all about bites rather than bytes yet Techcrunch still mentioned this yummy-sounding start-up, Element Bars. Create your own pack of edible [...] [...] all about bites rather than bytes yet Techcrunch still mentioned this yummy-sounding start-up, Element Bars. Create your own pack of edible [...]

]]> By: jietjiang http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473142 jietjiang Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:18:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473142 OKey ,any one kwon this event in china:) milk powder event from shanlu:) <a href="http://www.video-to-flash.com/" rel="nofollow">youtube video for this</a> OKey ,any one kwon this event in china:)

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]]> By: Lauren http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473141 Lauren Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:17:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473141 I think the idea's quite innovative. Sounds like a win-win if they profit from this novelty and customers are able to get exactly what they want. I think the idea’s quite innovative. Sounds like a win-win if they profit from this novelty and customers are able to get exactly what they want.

]]> By: Nav http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2473070 Nav Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:55:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2473070 Nice. Love the concept ... web version of Jamba Juice in a bar. Interesting Nice. Love the concept … web version of Jamba Juice in a bar. Interesting

]]> By: Carrie http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2472986 Carrie Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:32:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2472986 I think that this is a great idea, but the average person doesn't know either what ingredients would taste well together or what they want in a bar. Also, the "boosts" available would be better on the human body if they were being consumed in real food, not a health bar. I think that this is a great idea, but the average person doesn’t know either what ingredients would taste well together or what they want in a bar. Also, the “boosts” available would be better on the human body if they were being consumed in real food, not a health bar.

]]> By: redwoodtriathlete http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2472980 redwoodtriathlete Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:29:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2472980 I read on Lifehacker a couple years back about Matisse & Jack's Bake-at-home Energy Bars... and been an addict ever since. (They've recently renamed them "Power Snacks" however.) Taste like fresh-baked goodies, but have a good protein / carb balance with low sugar. Just add applesauce, mix, bake like brownies. http://www.matisseandjacks.com I read on Lifehacker a couple years back about Matisse & Jack’s Bake-at-home Energy Bars… and been an addict ever since. (They’ve recently renamed them “Power Snacks” however.) Taste like fresh-baked goodies, but have a good protein / carb balance with low sugar. Just add applesauce, mix, bake like brownies.

http://www.matisseandjacks.com

]]> By: Harlem http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2472966 Harlem Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:17:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2472966 http://lagusempoi.blogspot.com get the best songs http://lagusempoi.blogspot.com get the best songs

]]> By: Kevin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2472935 Kevin Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:59:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2472935 Yikes, I just saw the prices. One of trueprotein's best features is it's relatively cheap to get high quality, highly customized protein. This is much more expensive than bars I can buy on nutrition sites. Still, there may be a niche for those that are very picky about what they eat. Yikes, I just saw the prices. One of trueprotein’s best features is it’s relatively cheap to get high quality, highly customized protein. This is much more expensive than bars I can buy on nutrition sites.

Still, there may be a niche for those that are very picky about what they eat.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2472933 Kevin Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:57:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2472933 A similar concept to Trueprotein, which is where one can create your own protein mix. Most of the serious weightlifters I know swear by them, and will probably also use element bars if they work half as well. A similar concept to Trueprotein, which is where one can create your own protein mix. Most of the serious weightlifters I know swear by them, and will probably also use element bars if they work half as well.

]]> By: allie http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/element-bars-built-to-order-nutrition-bars-that-dont-taste-like-chalk/comment-page-1/#comment-2472928 allie Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:47:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22373#comment-2472928 Just like YouBars (http://www.youbars.com) - neither has a fantastic site, but I agree that this is likely the future of consumer products. Just like YouBars (http://www.youbars.com) – neither has a fantastic site, but I agree that this is likely the future of consumer products.

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