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Explore: Protein Bars · Freeze-Dried Meals

Explore the formats

CLIF

CLIF BAR energy bars

CLIF BAR is a ready-to-eat energy-bar range built around ingredients such as rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and syrups. The range includes multiple flavor-specific recipes, so ingredients and dietary suitability can differ by flavor.

energy bar
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RXBAR

RXBAR protein bars

RXBAR's standard protein-bar range uses a short ingredient approach centered on dates, egg whites, nuts, and natural flavors. The official site also lists related formats and subranges, including Nut Butter & Oat, High Protein, AM Protein Bars, Minis, and Protein Energy Bites; this entry covers the core protein-bar range rather than treating those formats as identical.

Date-and-egg-white protein barsGluten-free
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Mountain House

Mountain House freeze-dried meals

Mountain House makes shelf-stable freeze-dried meals and ingredients for camping, backpacking, and emergency food storage. The range includes ready-to-rehydrate recipes in portable pouches as well as larger #10 cans.

Freeze-dried camping and backpacking meals
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