Get fruity with this dish of fibre. (Jordans Fruity Fibre Muesli)

Member Name: jo@145

Product:	Jordans Fruity Fibre Muesli
Date:	10/04/09 (142 review reads)
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Advantages: Has fibre that is good for you, low in fat

Disadvantages: None

Muesli is it rabbit food or an up market breakfast cereal? Certainly some I have tried doesn't look any more tempting that what Fluffy might eat, some is so sweet that you know it can't be good for you and today I shall tell you about Jordans Muesli Fruity Fibre.

What's in a name?

Well "fruity fibre" put me off for a start. I know fibre is good for you, but too much fibre just upsets my tummy and gives me diarrhoea, so I was rather wary about this muesli.

Who are Jordans?

Jordans have been in the milling business for over 150 years, so they know their oats! Sorry about that! They have a passion for taste and believe in always using only the whole grain in their cereals. The ingredients are grown to a very high environmental standard and they don't go anywhere near artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or Genetically Modified Organisms . They use British farmers to grow the grain and pay extra for them planting ares to a conservation standard. The breakfast cereals and bars are made in Biggleswade.

Why did I try Jordans Muesli?

To be truthful I saw on another site that I could get a free sample, and I love the word FREE! I received a package a week later and as I'd run out of my usual cereal decided to try it. They have several types of muesli and this is a new one recently launched.

What's it like?

My 50gram sample was in a plastic pouch in white and orange , with the name Jordans and a picture of the mill and a farm scene. The packet in the shop is a larger version, complete with a picture of a bowl of cereal.
According to the packet the Muesli is "Light, crispy, toasted rye & wheatflakes are blended with raw, wholegrain British oats & barley for a balanced fibre-rich cereal base. Chunks of juicy apple & apricot, dates & Flame raisins add a mellow sweetness while Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds and coconut finish things off with a rich crunch."
I tipped my sample into a bowl and wondered what else I could have for breakfast as this wasn't going to fill me up. I added some milk and tasted. It was a mixture of crisp and soft oats and other cereals, and the sweetness was just right. The raisins were juicy, apricot chunks more chewy and slivers of nuts added to the flavour. I didn't notice that there were dates and pumpkin seeds, but it says these are included along with apple and coconut chips. It was easy to chew nut like some muesli when you have to munch for hours before you can swallow a mouthful.

Did I like it?

You bet I did, it was great and I wished I could have more, but I discovered that my 50gram portion actaually satisfied me, I also had a glass of fruit juice and a mug of coffee. I only had a coffee mid morning and didn't feel the need to have a biscuit, so the muesli was very satisfying.

What about Nutrition?

Is this age of worrying if food is good for you, we should read labels and see what is in what we are eating. The tiny packet has all I need to know, they give 100gram values and also the 50 gram of muesli with a 100ml of semi skimmed milk. So my bowl of cereal with milk had 219kcal, 7.3gr of protein, 4.9gr of fat, 36.6gr carbohydrate, 4.3 gr of fibre and a trace of salt. The daily requirements for an adult are 2000kcals, 45 gr of protein, 24 gr of fibre, 70 gr of fat, 230gr of carbohydrate so in actual fact I had quite a well balanced start to the day. I was pleased to see that there were no preservatives or artificial flavourings or colourings.

Free sample available at

http://www.jordanscereals.co.uk/talk-to-us/free-s amples

Hope this is still available and you enjoy your muesli as much as I did.


Did the fibre work?

I'm pleased to say I didn't have any nasty tummy surprises as can happen with too much fibre, so this is a great way of getting that extra fibre without eating horrible tasting bran products.

Summary: Fruity fibre muesli