{"product_id":"applied-nutrition-crunch-protein-bar","title":"APPLIED NUTRITION Crunch Protein Bar (HFSS Compliant)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eApplied Nutrition Crunch Protein Bar (HFSS Compliant)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA genuinely-crunchy daily \u003cstrong\u003eprotein bar\u003c\/strong\u003e built around a soft protein base with a crispy crunch layer — designed for lifters, active adults, busy professionals, and anyone hitting daily protein targets between meals without the dense, chewy texture of typical compressed protein bars. Particularly suited to those who've burned out on dry, hard-to-chew protein bars and want a meaningfully better-tasting daily option, anyone running a calorie-controlled cutting phase who still wants a satisfying crunchy snack, lifters wanting structured between-meal protein hits, and people who care about HFSS compliance (lower in fat, salt, and sugar than standard confectionery bars).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat separates Applied Nutrition Crunch Protein Bar from the typical protein bar on the market comes down to texture engineering and HFSS compliance. The \"HFSS compliant\" designation matters: it means the bar is formulated to UK government nutrient profiling standards (lower in fat, salt, and sugar than the high-fat-sugar-salt threshold), making it a meaningfully cleaner option than commodity protein bars that often pack in sugar and saturated fat to hit flavour targets. The texture is the other differentiator — most protein bars in the market are either dense and chewy (compressed-protein bricks) or aggressively soft (caramel-style fillings dominate). The Crunch Protein Bar layers a soft protein base with a crispy crunch element that delivers genuine confectionery-style enjoyment with real macros behind it. Each bar delivers meaningful protein per serving for daily macro targets without disrupting calorie plans. Compared to scrambling for \u003cstrong\u003eprotein foods Sri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e options between meals, this is a literal grab-and-go option that hits the protein target with a texture you'll actually enjoy daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApplied Nutrition manufactures Crunch Protein Bars in the UK in facilities certified to \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/good-manufacturing-practices\"\u003eGMP\u003c\/a\u003e standards, with rigorous quality control across the range. Note: this specific product is not Informed-Sport certified — competing tested-pool athletes should always check the most current ingredient panel against their governing body's banned-substance list before use; for everyone else, Applied Nutrition's manufacturing pedigree as a leading UK sports nutrition brand makes this one of the more credible options in the daily protein bar category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHFSS compliant formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — lower in fat, salt, and sugar than the UK high-fat-sugar-salt threshold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft protein base with crispy crunch layer\u003c\/strong\u003e — texture engineering that solves the \"dry, chewy protein bar\" problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaningful protein per bar\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports daily macro targets without disrupting structured calorie plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e62g portable bar format\u003c\/strong\u003e — individually wrapped, ideal for gym bags, work desks, and travel use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA credible everyday answer in the protein enriched snacks category\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong value in the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh protein foods Sri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e market for daily protein snack rotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePair them with a quality whey protein or recovery supplement from our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/collections\/protein-powder\"\u003eprotein and recovery range\u003c\/a\u003e to round out a complete daily protein intake routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applied Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"1 Bar \/ Milk Chocolate Caramel","offer_id":48335187149054,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Bar \/ Milk Chocolate Peanut","offer_id":48335187181822,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Bar \/ White Chocolate Caramel","offer_id":48335187214590,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9625\/5550\/files\/CrunchProteinBarbyAPPLIEDNUTRITIONfromSportsNutritionHub.png?v=1780987525","url":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionhub.lk\/products\/applied-nutrition-crunch-protein-bar","provider":"Sports Nutrition Hub (SNH)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}