Not too long ago, I was contacted by a company about a product called Perky Fruit Bodies roll ups, a new fruit snack from Fruitful Children Mfg. Of course, wanting to know more about the product, I agreed to do a review and post. When I received the product, I noticed there were three flavors, Coconut Banana, Strawberry Banana and Cacao Banana Coconut. Loving all things banana AND coconut, I was thrilled at the flavors and couldn’t wait to give them a try.
You’ll remember “back in the day” when our kids were in school (or maybe you?) and fruit roll ups had just come out. In the early ’80’s, fruit roll ups were like pliable, nearly-transparent layers of fruit that you could create into shapes, or pop out holes for a mask during your lunch hour at school. No one realized – yet – that those roll ups weren’t all that great for us kids since they were filled with corn syrup, artificial colors and flavorings, and the fruit concentrate was often cooked at such high temperatures that it destroyed the key vitamins and nutrients.
Flash forward, and today we have Perky Fruit Bodies fruit roll ups that are made using super premium, 100% organic whole fruits that are full of their original fiber, vitamins and enzymes. In addition to being all natural, gluten free, paleo friendly, non-GMO and vegan, Perky Fruit Bodies roll ups are also raw and dehydrated at less than 115 degrees for several hours so the enzymes and nutrients in the fruits and superfoods can stay “alive” and maintain their nutritional values. Perky Fruit Bodies are made with whole, raw fruits and seeds, such as strawberries, bananas, coconuts and cacao, so they are naturally lower on the glycemic index than nearly every other fruit snack currently available and provide steady energy rather than a sugar spike and crash – ideal for endurance athletes and weekend warriors alike. It’s also perfect for students who need steady energy levels to stay focused throughout their day.
After you take one bite of the Perky Fruit Bodies roll ups you realize that you’re eating a fruit roll up that’s actually made with real fruit and of the flavors really stand out and blend together other nicely. The texture of the Perky Fruit Bodies roll ups is chewy but not too chewy. I shared my samples with two of my co-workers (who are also athletes), and they both agreed that they were very flavorful. The only complaint from either of them was about the packaging not being appealing to children.
Perky Fruit Bodies makes for an ideal pre/post workout snack. This product would also make for a great pre-race snack since it is easily digestible and filling. One of the better features of the Perky Fruit Bodies roll ups is the fact that they are organic whole fruits in mess-free packaging that are delicious and naturally sweet. They also serve as a great mid-day/mid-afternoon snack to counteract the crash we can sometimes experience. I love how this product is so easy for my on-the-go lifestyle – throw them in my purse, gym bag, backpack, or car cup holder and they’re ready for my next snack.
The company has a great mission statement too – “To feed every generation with clean, organic, healthy foods that empower the body, mind, and spirit. As parents and health educators, we understand that good, clean, healthy food needs to be fun and nutritious, inspiring and nourishing, as well as sustainably harvested. Our products go beyond organic and fair-trade, sourcing our ingredients from pristine areas of the world and cultivating long term relationships with the farmers, raw, vegan, gluten free, organic, kosher, and with zero added preservatives, our products offer the highest quality, nutrient rich ingredients available. We are dedicated to building a legacy for the children of this world, may they live a healthy, blessed, and fruitful life. We believe that our super food and super-fruit roll ups will give families the energy they need to get through their day, encouraging a healthy, active and fruitful life.”
Fruitful Children Mfg. Founder and CEO Gil Cohen, and his teenage sons R.J. and Tal who are Co-Founders, pride themselves on creating a truly sustainable, healthy brand. Alongside launching the first product – Perky Fruit Bodies, Cohen is also planning other products under the Fruitful Children Manufacturing brand, which will research and create a variety of natural, superfood snacks that are ideal for an on-the-go lifestyle. Many of Cohen’s current customers have discovered the brand through his R.J. and Tal, who are extremely active partners in the business and regularly represent the brand at farmer’s markets, health expos, dance and sporting events, and weekend festivals. They also help with creating samples, packaging and distribution to their first retail partners. As the company is now growing, Fruitful Children is proud to be using solar-powered energy for their dehydrators and eco-friendly packaging as much as possible.
The first 3 flavors available are Cacao Banana (80 calories, 3 grams fiber, 1 gram protein) Strawberry Banana (60 calories, 2 grams of fiber, 1 gram protein), and Coconut Banana (130 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 1 gram protein). New flavors are planned that will include additional superfoods such as chia seeds and incorporate vegetables and plant based protein.
Be sure to check out this product at their website, Perky Fruit Bodies, or head over to Facebook and Twitter and connect with them there!
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