KIND Ingredients A-Z | KIND Snacks

a

alkalized cocoa

also known as Dutch cocoa; a powder from roasted, ground cacao beans
allspice

spice from the dried unripe berry from a tropical evergreen tree
almonds

tree nut with sweet, creamy texture and flavor
almond butter

creamy paste made from crushed almonds and used as a spread
amaranth

ancient super grain, naturally gluten free
ancho chili

spice from a dried and ground poblano pepper
annatto

powdered seeds of the achiote tree used for color
apple concentrate

apple juice with some of the water removed
apple juice

juice from pressed apples
apple juice concentrate

apple juice with some of the water removed
apple puree

another form of apple sauce
apple puree concentrate

apple sauce with some of the water removed
apples

rounded red, yellow, or green fruit of an apple tree
apricots

stone fruit with yellow outer skin and a fleshy inside
ascorbic acid

a source of vitamin c used to help preserve freshness

b

bacillus coagulens gbi-30 6086 (ganedenbc30)

a patented strain of bacillus coagulans, which is a probiotic culture
bananas

typically a yellow-colored tropical fruit botanically classified as a berry
black pepper

powdered spice from a peppercorn
black peppercorn

cooked and dried unripe fruit of the pepper plant
black sesame seeds

sweet seeds with a slightly nuttier flavor than their white counterparts
blueberries

small, sweet berries, blue in color and grown on bushes
blueberry concentrate

blueberry juice with some of the water removed
blueberry puree

ripened blueberries blended together into a sweet, blue sauce
brazil nuts

large tree nut native to south america
brown rice

a whole grain that is actually unpolished rice with only the husk removed
brown rice flour

a gluten free, whole grain powder derived from grinding brown rice
brown rice syrup

sweetener derived from cooking down brown rice starch
buckwheat

gluten free, whole grain seed with a nutty taste

c

calcium carbonate

mineral derived from earth's limestone, marble or crushed marine shells and used as a preservative
cane sugar

solidified liquid from sugar cane
canola oil

derived from non-gmo rapeseed, a bright-yellow flowering plant that actually belongs to the cabbage family
cardamom

spice with an herbal, spicy character made from the seeds of cardamom pods
carob powder

a ground legume related to the pea but with a sweet chocolate-like flavor
cascabel chili

also known as the rattle chili for the sound they make when dry and shaken - used for spice
cashews

kidney-shaped tree nut which is roasted and shelled before it can be eaten
cayenne chili

a hot red pepper very spicy in flavor
chai spice

spice blend made with the likes of ginger, clove, black pepper and cinnamon
chamomile powder

flowers of the chamomile plant dried and ground
cherries

small and round stone fruit from the cherry tree
chia seeds

seeds from a flowering plant in the mint family
chicory root fiber

plant-based fiber which helps with binding in some of our snacks
chipotle chili

smoked, dried jalapeno pepper
chocolate liquor

made from cocoa beans, chocolate liquor is a paste-like mass made of pure cocoa solids and cocoa butter
chocolate

cocoa mass from fermented, dried and roasted cocoa beans
chocolate processed with alkali

also known as Dutch cocoa; a powder from roasted, ground cacao beans
cinnamon

spice from the dried, aromatic bark of a cinnamon tree
citric acid

derived from citrus fruits and used as a preservative
citrus fiber

a type of carbohydrate from the peel and pulp of ripe citrus fruits
citrus pectin

a type of carbohydrate from the peel and pulp of ripe citrus fruits
clove

spice known for its warm, sweet taste and derived from the dried flower bud of a tropical tree
cocoa butter

vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean, essential in the making of chocolate
cocoa nibs

dried and fermented bits of cacao beans
cocoa powder

powder extracted from the cacao bean after it is roasted, dried, pressed and ground
coconut

large thick shelled, stone fruit filled with white flesh and liquid and grown on tropical palm trees
coconut chips

dried coconut
coconut oil

a no trans, non-hydrogenated oil made from the flesh of the coconut
coffee

a dark roast blend perfect for your morning java or flavoring our snacks
coffee powder

ground roasted coffee beans
cranberries

firm, tart berry red in color and grown in bogs
crisp rice

rice kernels heated under high pressure and steamed to puff

d

d-alpha tocopheryl

also known as Vitamin E, it is used, it is used to keep the nutty, fruity, spicy and whole grain goodness fresh
dates

tropical stone fruits that come from the date palm tree
distilled vinegar

distilled grain mixed with water for a clean, crisp flavor
dried fruit

dried sultanas (white grapes), raisins and dates
dried raspberries

soft fruit related to the blackberry that has been dried, consisting of a cluster of reddish-pink berries

f

flax seeds

small seed with a nutty taste from the flax plant

g

garlic powder

strong, savory spice from a dried garlic bulb
ginger

the root of a flowering plant with a spicy warming taste
glucose syrup

a simple sugar made from non-genetically engineered potatoes or corn - not to be confused with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
glycerine

a sweet, syrupy liquid
gochujang seasoning

sweet, spicy blend of gochugaru chili, cabbage, spices, distilled vinegar, onion powder, red bell pepper, garlic powder, lactic acid, garlic oil and chili pepper extract
guar gum

made from guar beans and gives a desirable texture in some of our snacks
gum acacia

not chewing gum! it's naturally produced by the acacia tree and delivers fiber and a desirable texture in some of our snacks

h

habanero

chili pepper with a very hot spice
honey

natural sweet substance produced by honey bees from the nectar of plants
honey mustard seasoning

a flavorful blend made of onion powder, distilled vinegar, garlic powder, mustard seed, black pepper, salt, mustard seed oil, turmeric, paprika

j

jalapeno chili

chili pepper with mild to medium heat

k

kale

dark leafy, cruciferous vegetable

m

macadamias

tropical tree nut with a very difficult to crack shell
madagascar vanilla

sweet spice derived from vanilla pods grown in Madagascar
madagascar vanilla extract

flavor extracted from Madagascar vanilla pods
mango

fleshy yellowish-red tropical fruit from the mango tree
maple syrup

sweet syrup from the sap of certain maple trees
milkfat

dairy fat from whole milk
milk powder

evaporated whole milk
millet

ancient super grain, naturally gluten free
molasses

thick dark brown syrup made from sugar cane
mustard seed

tiny strong-flavored seeds with a spicy hot taste
mustard seed oil

oil extracted from the seeds of mustard plants

n

natural apricot flavor

apricot flavor extracted from apricots
natural flavor

flavors extracted from spice, fruit or fruit juice
natural smoke flavor

actual smoke vapor from burning hardwood, collected and condensed down
nonfat milk powder

evaporated skim milk
nutmeg

spice from the ground nutmeg seed of a tropical tree

o

oat flour

ground whole grain oats
oats

a naturally gluten-free whole grain
orange

round juicy citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind
orange extract

flavor extracted from an orange
onion powder

strong, sweet spice from a dried onion

p

palm kernel oil

Oil from the seed of the palm fruit. We're a member of RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil), we source only from RSPO certified suppliers, and we are committed to the sustainable sourcing of palm kernel oil.
palm oil

oil from the fruit of palm trees
paprika

sweet, bitter spice from the ground, dried red pepper
pea crisp

plant-based protein with a crunchy texture
pea protein isolate

plant-based protein derived from yellow or green split peas
pea starch

plant-based carbohydrate extracted from yellow or split peas and added for texture
peanut butter

roasted peanuts ground to bring out the rich, nutty flavor
peanut flour

made by crushing defatted peanuts into powdered form
peanut oil

oil extracted by pressing peanuts
peanuts

seeds that comes from underground pods of the peanut plant - related to the pea or legume family
pecans

a smooth brown nut with a sweet, rich flavor
peppermint extract

oils extracted from peppermint leaves
peppermint leaves

dried leafy herb that is a part of the mint family and contains menthol that gives it a stronger flavor and a cooling sensation on the palate
peppermint oil

oils extracted from peppermint leaves
pineapple

a large, juicy tropical fruit
pistachios

though commonly known as a nut, pistachios are actually a pale green seed with a sweet and nutty flavor
plum concentrate

plum juice with some of the water removed
plum puree

blended plum flesh
plum puree concentrate

plum puree with some of the water removed
pomegranate

medium-sized fruit with a tough reddish outer skin and sweet red gelatinous flesh containing many seeds
pumpkin seeds

edible seed of a pumpkin- typically flat, oval and light green in color

q

quinoa

a naturally gluten free, ancient super grain; originally a staple of the Inca's and now the healthy eaters of today

r

raisin paste

sun-ripened raisins ground into a paste
raisins

sun-ripened grapes
raspberries

soft fruit related to the blackberry, consisting of a cluster of reddish-pink berries
rice flour

flour from finely milled rice
rice starch

carbohydrate derived from rice

s

salt

crystalline granular used to season and enhance flavors
sea salt

Brazilian sea salt with a clean, delicate taste
semi-sweet chocolate

slightly bitter chocolate made from sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin and vanilla extract and without added dairy
sesame seeds

delicate and nutty seed from the flowering sesame plant
skim milk

milk from which the cream was removed
smoked sea salt

crystals of Pacific Sea salt are infused with wood smoke for a rich deep flavor
sorghum

cereal super grain, naturally gluten free with the same ability to pop like popcorn (only into smaller puffs!)
sorghum flour

whole grain, gluten free sorghum that has been ground into a flour
soy crisp

an ingredient consisting of soy protein isolate, tapioca starch and calcium carbonate baked into a crisp for added texture and protein
soy lecithin

a by-product of soy oil used as an emulsifier to prevent ingredients from naturally separating
soy protein isolate

vegetable-based protein derived from soy beans
spices

a flavorful blend of cayenne chili, black pepper, clove, and cinnamon
spinach

vegetable with large, dark green leaves and a slightly bitter taste
strawberries

sweet, soft, red fruit with a seed-studded surface
sugar

sweet crystalline granule obtained from various plants and used to sweeten food or beverages
sultanas

dried green-flesh grapes smaller and slightly sweeter than raisins
sunflower lecithin

a by-product of sunflower oil used as an emulsifier to prevent ingredients from naturally separating
sunflower oil

oil compressed from the seeds of sunflowers
sunflower seeds

seeds from the flowering sunflower plant used for their nutty taste and crunchy texture

t

tapioca starch

carbohydrate extracted from the cassava root and added for texture
tapioca syrup

liquid sweetener created from tapioca starch
tara gum

made from the seeds of the tara or spiny holdback tree and gives a desirable texture in our frozen snacks
thai seasoning

a flavorful blend turbinado sugar, spices, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, tomato powder, jalapeno chili, and citric acid
tocopherols

also known as Vitamin E, it is used, it is used to keep the nutty, fruity, spicy and whole grain goodness fresh
tomato powder

ground, dried tomatoes
turbinado sugar

a light-brown sugar with larger crystals obtained from pure sugar cane extract

u

unsweetened chocolate

slightly bitter chocolate, without added sugar

v

vanilla

sweet spice derived from vanilla beans
vanilla bean

fruit of the vanilla plant used for its sweet spice
vanilla extract

concentrated flavor of vanilla extracted from the vanilla bean
vegetable glycerine

clear, slightly sweet liquid derived from plant oils and used to create texture
vegetable glycerin

clear, slightly sweet liquid derived from plant oils and used to create texture
vitamin E

vitamin e to keep the nutty, fruity, spicy and whole grain goodness fresh

w

walnuts

tree nut consisting of two halves enclosed within a hard shell
water

100% h20
whey

powder created by the watery part left over when making cheese
whole grains

a cereal grain that contains all three parts of the grain: the germ, endosperm, and bran