THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PROTEIN: Consuming protein is essential for nutrition for three main reasons: (1) to enhance or preserve muscle and lean body mass, ensuring optimal performance currently and preventing injury or frailty with aging. (2) to effectively control calorie consumption, which helps prevent excess body fat accumulation and supports metabolic well-being. (3) to facilitate vital bodily processes, as protein is crucial for the health of bones, muscles, skin, hair, nails, and joints.
FAT SYSTEM: The goal of David is to create the highest CFP bar possible (CFP = Calories from Protein / Total Calories), meaning the most protein with the fewest calories. Fat contains 9 calories per gram compared to 4 calories per gram for both protein and carbohydrates. This makes it essential to reduce fat calories in order to craft the best product possible. In addition to coconut oil, cocoa butter, and palm oil, David uses a modified plant to help achieve the texture of fat with fewer calories.
BINDING SYSTEM: These ingredients bind the bar together. Without these, the bar would just be protein powder. Allulose provides binding as well as sweetness. Unlike sugar, allulose is actually a prebiotic and shown to decrease blood sugar spikes when eaten with other carbohydrates. Polydextrose is also a prebiotic fiber that promotes a healthy microbiome. Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, and Soy Lecithin are used in smaller quantities to help the bar stay soft and moist over time.
FLAVOR SYSTEM: The David Flavor System uses no artificial sweeteners and no artificial flavors. Key components of the flavor system are cocoa powder, natural flavors, stevia, monk fruit extract, and salt.
PROTEIN SYSTEM: David has 28g of protein and only 150 calories. This is 75% CFP (CFP = Calories from Protein / Total Calories). The most protein-dense bar in existence. A diversity of protein sources comes together for a perfect 1.0 protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS), meaning this protein is the best amino acid profile for both muscle building and optimal bodily functioning (including skin, hair, and nail health).