Umbo Functional Mushroom Bar
More than just a quick hit of energy, the Umbo Functional Mushroom bar is packed with 2,500 mg of 5 functional mushrooms to help keep you sharp and energized when you're on the go.
- All-natural, whole-food energy
- 100% pure, unfiltered honey
- Made with clean, professional-grade ingredients
- No GMOs; no herbicides or pesticides; no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners
- Gluten-free
- Tastes great—even for people who don't like mushrooms
- Nutrition values are for Honey Macadamia flavor
- Nutrition facts and ingredients displayed here may differ from what is printed on the packaging; information on packaging reflects actual contents
Made in USA.
Lion's Mane is a functional mushroom that helps sharpen cognitive function. During workouts and competitions, this means boosting strategic thinking and reaction times, and also helping lock in learning and making workout recovery more productive.
Turkey Tail is a functional mushroom that acts as a prebiotic to support gut health. The gut is a so-called "second brain," helping you to maintain mood and a healthy response to stress. It also helps the immune function, reinforcing the more than half of the body's immune cells that exist in the digestive system.
Tremella can hold up to 500 times its weight in water. So when you're thinking about staying hydrated, this is a no-brainer. Because Tremella supports whole-body hydration, it also benefits the body's joints and fascia. Not only that, it is rich in antioxidants and will bolster the immune system.
Oyster mushrooms are a nutritional dynamo for athletes, high in fiber, beta-glucans and essential vitamins and minerals. They're packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, such as ergothioneine, that promote healthy cholesterol levels and help to reduce cellular damage and enhance overall health.
Poria Sclerotia isn't a fruiting body mushroom—think of it more like a truffle, waiting to emerge from underground, storing energy and goodness until the time is right. It is a powerhouse of benefits. Nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory, it has been used to help fight fatigue and is something every athlete should include in their diet.
List of ingredients for Honey Macadamia flavor: honey (42% by weight), unsweetened coconut cream, sunflower kernels (sunflower oil, salt), organic tapioca syrup, cashews, macadamia nuts, organic mushrooms (Lion's Mane, Turkey Tail, Oyster, Tremella fuciformis, Poria sclerotia), vanilla extract
List of ingredients for Honey Pecan flavor: honey (40% by weight), sunflower kernels (sunflower oil, salt), organic milk, organic butter (pasteurized cream, salt), walnuts, organic tapioca syrup, pecans, organic mushrooms (Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Shiitake, Turkey Tail), vanilla extract
| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Servings per Container | 1 serving(s) |
| Serving Size | 1 bar |
| Serving Size (g) | 43 grams |
| Calories per Serving | 220 |
| Total Fat | 12 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 5 grams |
| Trans Fat | 0 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 100 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 26 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 grams |
| Total Sugars | 18 grams |
| Added Sugars | 18 g |
| Protein | 3 grams |
| Vitamin D | 2 micrograms |
| Iron | 1.08 milligrams |
| Potassium | 188 milligrams |
| Caffeine | 0 milligrams |
| Best Consumed | Before / During / After Activity |
| Gluten Free | Yes |
| Non-GMO | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Contains | Tree Nuts Milk |
| Net Weight | 1.5 ounces |
| Sustainability | Certified organic |
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Fantastic Energy Bar, tastes great!
This bar has a great flavor. It has a chewie, creamy smooth texture despite the sunflower seeds and nuts on the outside of the bar. I received 3 of these so I shared one with my wife. Her comments “Delicious! I like the texture; it eats like a fudge bar.” I was surprised to read (after I ate one) that it contains mushrooms (Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Shitake * Turkey Tail). Not sure how the process the mushrooms but they were not noticeable at all. There is a note on the packaging: “As professional athletes, our founders tolerated energy bards, but never really enjoyed them. This whole food energy bar is one we actually crave. More than just a quick hit of energy, its packed with 2,500 mg of five functional mushrooms, to keep you sharp and energized when you’re on-the-go.” I couldn’t agree more. I spent countless hours hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing and exploring the back country of Alaska, Colorado, Washington, Oregon & Montana. I’ve choked down many energy bars. They may provide you energy to keep you going, but they do not taste good. This bar is very pleasant and satisfying. I would buy these.
Sweet!
I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. This is a sweet-tasting bar, thanks to the honey! Honey is the first ingredient and I didn't taste the mushrooms, so it's worth trying even if you're "not a mushroom fan." Additionally, it is gluten and dairy-free. Personally, my energy bars get squished into packs (sometimes forgotten) and experience drastic temperature swings. Since it's winter, I'm quite impressed that these bars did not become a rock-hard jaw workout. They did compress slightly after a few hikes, but nothing out of the ordinary for an energy bar. As you can see in the photos, I tried two methods for splitting the bar in half to share with friends. The first method was tearing it apart outside of the wrapping, which resulted in a mini-mess with sunflower seeds falling off. For the second sharing method, I broke it in half while still fully wrapped, which resulted in a cleaner split without the mess. I'd be curious to see how these do in very hot summer temperatures since other bars melt.
A decent bar for quick energy
I am a pretty picky bar eater and I did not hate these, which is saying a lot. The bars themselves have a very chewy texture, I enjoyed the addition of the sunflower seeds on the outside, it gave some interest to the texture and added a salty touch to an otherwise fairly sweet bar. The ingredients are reasonable and there is nothing in here that I cannot pronounce or find in my own kitchen. I am not sure I noticed a benefit from the addition of the mushrooms, but I felt full and energized after eating a bar.
Tasty, sweet little bars
These are tasty! I grabbed a couple for my morning run to the coffee shop and loved how simple and good they felt. They have a nice crunch but made quite a mess when opening the package as the seeds went everywhere. Nonetheless I had another in the coffee shop, being careful this time as I opened the package and now want to go out on another run!
Tasty, healthy energy bar that isn't too sweet
I really like this bar—it has a chewy, nutty taste, with a kind of nougat-like flavor. It isn't super sweet, and I am happy about that, as I don't like really sweet bars. There are seeds on the outside of it, so it can be a bit messy to eat, so I am careful to put something under it or eat it outside. This bar doesn't contain caffeine, so if you are looking for that, this bar isn't for you. I ate these bars before 4- and 5-mile runs, as well as a speed workout (run), and they sat well with me each time, giving me good energy for these activities. When I get up in the morning, I just want a quick bite before a run or hike, and these do the job.
Mushroom Magic
The Honey Walnut Pecan Bar if fantastic. Not sure I would have tried this bar initially on my own, as unaware about mushrooms and honey combined, but truly surprised. Organic and natural-deliciousness. I like the size as well, easy to fit in my running pack, and appreciate the density-this bar and the nuts do not crumble-and there's no chocolate that can melt and make a mess. The sunflower seeds and just the right amount of salt makes for a great energy bar on the trail.
Tasty way to energize your day!
The bar was surprisingly tasty! Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect but it had the consistency of a fruit/fig bar, covered with seeds for a little crunch. It tasted like a mix between honey and fruit. No mushroom flavor, which I rather preferred in bar. I used it as a quick breakfast replacement and a hike snack. It hit the spot for both. Easy to carry and eat on the go. Since embarking on trying to decrease my sugar intake a bit, I think I would have preferred a tad less sweet, but it wasn't overly cloying. I didn't notice a large energy boost ... just enough to get me through the day/short hike!
Function Over Taste
Mushroom power, not mushroom taste. I wasn't quite sure what to expect as the bar is mushroom based but Honey Walnut Pecan flavored. The bars are smaller than expected but a great size for gear pockets and auxiliary clothing pockets. The biggest surprise and drawback is that the bar is completely covered in salted sunflower seeds. In fact, it is the second ingredient and not listed anywhere else on the package. The salt is overpowering the rest of the bar flavor and though the crunch of the seeds is nice, I thought this would be accomplished by walnut and pecan pieces. The bar eats well and almost melts as you chew. There is a small amount of mushroom and walnut is the larger finishing taste, but where are the pecans? However, the function of the bar is pretty good. I have no authority to call it a meal replacement but on a causal day I had one as a late lunch and it was filling with enough energy to get me to dinner without snacking. It's also good after activity to keep up energy and preforms as expected.
LOVE the Idea!! NOT the high added sugar!
First off, I love the idea of getting more mushrooms into my diet. These bars seemed like they would hit all the right notes with the mushrooms and nuts. I looked forward to trying them! I was delighted with everything about them, except for the excessive added sugar. I was shocked to see there was 18 grams of added sugar in each bar. 4 grams is 1 teaspoon which means there is 4 1/2 teaspoons of sugar packed into that little delicious bar. The World Health Organization recommends maximum 6 teaspoons of added sugar for females and 9 for males. I know they're marketed to athletes who burn a lot of calories each day, but that doesn't negate the fact that excessive added sugar is known to cause health issues in humans. I feel like the amount of added sugar in the bar almost negates the other amazing healthy aspects of the bar. I am a pilot with a weird schedule, solid meals are not always easy to include regularly, and health is important to me to maintain, so I was very much thinking that I would add these to my routine. But I probably won't because I already get enough sugar in my daily diet, and I don't need to add more.
Promising bar but there is an aftertaste
I was very excited with this product when REI sent me a few bars to test. I was really interested in the idea of having different functional mushrooms in the energy bar’s ingredients. Unfortunately because of the allotted number of times I get to use the bar, It was really difficult to tell if I benefited from the functional gains offered by the energy bar. Compared to other energy bars, the Umbo Honey Walnut Pecan energy bar is much more pleasant to eat. It felt firm when you bite on it but unlike other bars, you are not chewing it for what it felt like an eternity. It is easy on the stomach. I liked the fact that I never had indigestion using this energy bar. Here are the “cons” with this bar. This may be a personal preference, there is a slight bitter aftertaste with this bar that I really don’t like. With all the bars that I have for testing, I was hoping that I would get used to the aftertaste but unfortunately, I can’t get over it. I used the bars during long bike rides and I really needed to wash the aftertaste with more water than I needed to drink which makes it hard to conserve my liquids. There is also one instance where I’m about to finish the bar and suddenly the last bite was very salty to the point that I almost wanted to spit it out. Hopefully that was just a single instance. Overall, I really would like to use this bar more to find out if the mushrooms will provide me the functional gains but unfortunately, I cannot tolerate the aftertaste. But for anyone who would not have a problem with the aftertaste, this bar is easy on the stomach and it’s much more enjoyable to eat compared to other energy bars.