Are Quest Bars clean?

jonnythan

I've watched the youtube clip and read the rest of the details of the product and apart from that strap line (which is ambiguous) it does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community.

What Youtube clip?

And if you don't think they're suggesting their products are clean, what do you think they mean with the #CheatClean advertising campaign?

msf74

I have no idea what quest bars are but if they are simply another version of chocolate bars disguised as a protein "supplement" then I will take the chocolate bar (or preferably cake.)

At my health club there has been a big upswing in protein products. You can get protein ice cream. You can get a "shot" of protein powder in your smoothie or coffee. You can get protein chicken and protein protein (this might be a lie...)

Which is fine except the mark up on the products is ridiculous.

Clean is marketing term primarily and it seems the people at Quest like marketing...

LolBroScience

I've watched the youtube clip and read the rest of the details of the product and apart from that strap line (which is ambiguous) it does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community.

I think you're barking up the wrong tree with this one!

DYEL?

tennisdude2004

I've watched the youtube clip and read the rest of the details of the product and apart from that strap line (which is ambiguous) it does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community.

What Youtube clip?

And if you don't think they're suggesting their products are clean, what do you think they mean with the #CheatClean advertising campaign?

theultimate#cheatclean - directs you to their the ultimate taste test at some expo a couple of months ago. Just lots of high fives but no mention that the bars are a clean eating food.


edited: for spelling - I know you like me to get it right!

_John_

I would call them "clean", but I don't have an almost religious view of the sanctity of all my food. Conventional veggies and fruits are "clean" to me, conventionally raised steak is "clean" to me, instant oatmeal (plain) is "clean" to me...

Especially the ones with sucralose btw...because erthyritol/stevia just has a nasty after taste...

I like how the website "justifies" the inclusion of sucralose by explaining that unlike the filler laden packets that the companies use so idiots don't use to much, when formulated for people, they're only included in VERY small amounts.

bcf7683

I've watched the youtube clip and read the rest of the details of the product and apart from that strap line (which is ambiguous) it does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community.

What Youtube clip?

And if you don't think they're suggesting their products are clean, what do you think they mean with the #CheatClean advertising campaign?

Speaking as someone who works in marketing for a very large company, advertisers can say whatever they want to make certain demographics believe that their product fits into their lifestyle. There are people who literally get paid to twist words to make them sound appealing no matter what. At my job, we sit around a table for hours just trying to think of catchy ways to word things to make people believe that they need our products in their lives. Tricky marketing jerks.

Take it as you will. If you read the list of ingredients and think that they fit into your diet, go for it. If not, then don't eat it. Quite simple.

tennisdude2004

I've watched the youtube clip and read the rest of the details of the product and apart from that strap line (which is ambiguous) it does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community.

I think you're barking up the wrong tree with this one!

DYEL?

Yes on Thursdays and Sundays - but not heavy.

jonnythan

I've watched the youtube clip and read the rest of the details of the product and apart from that strap line (which is ambiguous) it does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community.

What Youtube clip?

And if you don't think they're suggesting their products are clean, what do you think they mean with the #CheatClean advertising campaign?

theultimate#cheatclean - directs you to their the ultimate taste test at some expo a couple of months ago. Just lots of high fives but no mention that the bars are a clean eating food.


edited: for spelling - I know you like me to get it right!

I'm having trouble following you. If I click on the large "#CHEATCLEAN" at the top of the site, it brings me to an ordering page for the bars.

What are you clicking on to get to this taste test?

Kadoober

I've just creeped through their FB page, and there appears to be a series called 'Cooking Clean with Quest', which would suggest that they feel Quest bars are clean.

The 'About' section says 'Quest Bars have No added sugar, are gluten free and totally junk free!' I wonder if that is how they define 'clean'?

I asked em for their definition, we'll see if they respond.

tennisdude2004

I've watched the youtube clip and read the rest of the details of the product and apart from that strap line (which is ambiguous) it does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community.

What Youtube clip?

And if you don't think they're suggesting their products are clean, what do you think they mean with the #CheatClean advertising campaign?

theultimate#cheatclean - directs you to their the ultimate taste test at some expo a couple of months ago. Just lots of high fives but no mention that the bars are a clean eating food.


edited: for spelling - I know you like me to get it right!

I'm having trouble following you. If I click on the large "#CHEATCLEAN" at the top of the site, it brings me to an ordering page for the bars.

What are you clicking on to get to this taste test?

typing 'theultimate#cheatclean' into google.

tennisdude2004

I've just creeped through their FB page, and there appears to be a series called 'Cooking Clean with Quest', which would suggest that they feel Quest bars are clean.

The 'About' section says 'Quest Bars have No added sugar, are gluten free and totally junk free!' I wonder if that is how they define 'clean'?

I asked em for their definition, we'll see if they respond.

That would be interesting.

LolBroScience

I've just creeped through their FB page, and there appears to be a series called 'Cooking Clean with Quest', which would suggest that they feel Quest bars are clean.

The 'About' section says 'Quest Bars have No added sugar, are gluten free and totally junk free!' I wonder if that is how they define 'clean'?

I asked em for their definition, we'll see if they respond.

Also this....

If you check out the facebook page there's a ton of broscience bikini models that use it a "clean desert" after their months of dieting down on a cookie cutter meal plan with excessive amounts of cardio.

jonnythan

I've watched the youtube clip and read the rest of the details of the product and apart from that strap line (which is ambiguous) it does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community.

What Youtube clip?

And if you don't think they're suggesting their products are clean, what do you think they mean with the #CheatClean advertising campaign?

theultimate#cheatclean - directs you to their the ultimate taste test at some expo a couple of months ago. Just lots of high fives but no mention that the bars are a clean eating food.


edited: for spelling - I know you like me to get it right!

I'm having trouble following you. If I click on the large "#CHEATCLEAN" at the top of the site, it brings me to an ordering page for the bars.

What are you clicking on to get to this taste test?

typing 'theultimate#cheatclean' into google.

Oh, I see.

So you think that Quest using "Cheat Clean" heavily in their marketing doesn't mean they are advertising the bars as "clean"?

Also, as another poster noted, they have a "Cooking Clean with Quest" series.

Do you still feel Quest "does not promote or even suggest the product is aimed at the clean eating community"?

Cliffslosinit

As long as I keep them in my top shirt pocket.
Made the mistake of putting one in my front pants pocket.

JossFit

Serious question. Do you consider Quest Bars clean?

What does "clean" mean to you?

Its an arbitrary term. To a vegan, eating animal products is not clean. To a Paleo dieter, oatmeal isn't clean. It's all perspective, and what someone else thinks really has no bearing on you and your diet. I suggest you read the following article if you haven't already;

http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

Hornsby

Sure, they are clean....but so is a Zinger.

DebraYvonne

I love them!

TX_Rhon

depends if you drop 'em on the floor or not. remember, you can always rely on the 5 second rule.

I obviously am a "cleaner" eater - we only have a 3-second rule!

OP - Good question but I have yet to find a "clean eater" who follows a particular pattern as to what is and is not clean. So, I'm in for the answer. Happy Friday :flowerforyou:

laurenawolf

Clean enough for me. But poptarts are also clean. And M&Ms and donuts

JoRocka

I've just creeped through their FB page, and there appears to be a series called 'Cooking Clean with Quest', which would suggest that they feel Quest bars are clean.

The 'About' section says 'Quest Bars have No added sugar, are gluten free and totally junk free!' I wonder if that is how they define 'clean'?

I asked em for their definition, we'll see if they respond.

and the crux of the issue- why is their bar so much less full of junk than my delicious snickers bar??

THAT is the question!!