Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking hazard, or are they ground up?Thanks! Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking... » Read More Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking hazard, or are they ground up?Thanks! « Show Less
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Soft and chewy. But they will not melt like a candy bar will. They are safe therefore for backpacking in hot weather: no melt!
546137
The bars are soft and chewy, some of them have tiny bits of nuts in them but not large pieces. Hope that helps!
813070
I don't think I would give them to a child under three. The nuts can be big enough to choke a toddler, IMHO
813071
I eat these almost every day and once in a while there is a whole or nearly whole almond in the bar. Therefore, I wouldn't give it to a 2 year old, I think it's too much of a choking hazard.
255571
They are not round but not scratch you skin sharp. I have a almost 3 yr. old and 1 yr old and neither of them have been injured by them. I mean they are blocks so if they are thrown hard the cornes could do damage. But I would say they are the nicest blocks you could find. I was unsure of the price,but I am very pleased. Walmart sells a set of 16 blocks the brand is Garanimals and they are like $9 the have animals and colors and shapes on them,maybe try those first?? ot sure how old your kids are,but those blocks are also very nice and not sharp :)
737297
Yes, they are hard, but then they are dental treats and are to clean the teeth. My cats haven't had any troubles. Maybe like your cat is used to something softer, or like another person said, you might have a stale bag.
1292013
I had not noticed any but I just went and stuck my face in the bag and no they don't. My dog is picky about snacks and she eats them fine. As I said she is only 5 1/2 lb.so I have to break them in half even though they are small and are soft to chew. I want to echo the answer before mine THESE ARE NOT TREATS use them as directed.
1259800
They are not crunchy like a biscuit treat but I wouldn't describe them as a soft treat along the lines of a Zukes Mini Natural or the like. They are of a fairly firm and chewy consistency but still easy to break with the fingers. If the bag has been opened for quite a while though they dry out and get relatively hard.
313475
Yes, they are relatively soft. They're not like the rock hard mass produced ones we were buying before we found these. We have a very old Jack Russell and a middle aged Yorkie (who has had dental work for bad teeth) and they have no problem with them. The treats are in varying sizes, some quite large, but we cut them up into bite size pieces.
1259799
They are not crunchy. Not really soft either. I would say "pliable" like taffy.
1227360
Not to chewy. Not that hard either. At times I just tear them since they are chunky, they are easy to tear into small pieces. Be warned, it will get your hands smelly!
2226198
....according to their website, they are "Now Gluten Free" : https://www.pureprotein.net/pages/products.aspx?sku=013803 Appears that newer bars are, but older bars are not. See the label. My GF daughter eats them without any trouble, but its an intolerance for her, not an allergy, so its not critical for her.
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The blocks are firm, very sturdy, but soft enough not to hurt. Think about a very sturdy nerf ball foam. We've had no issues with our little guy in that regard and I think it would be a struggle to get a bite even if he tried. About the only thing I remember happening with the blocks is a game pitching them at the wagon to see if they go in. It's all about running all over the place pushing the wagon and his daddy pulling him "fast!"
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They are soft and my almost three year old golden doodle loves them. They are easy to break into pieces and a tiny piece could be small enough. But honestly I would be very careful with a puppy and check with the company and or your vet. It's been my experience that puppies need special puppy food for about the first year. I've learned the hard way to adhere to being careful as each dog has a different stomach and digestion system. Gone are the old days when you can just give them scraps.
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I've noticed that they are firmer, yes, but my dog has no trouble chewing them up. Like the one previous answer, we too put just a small amount in a jar with a lid and open the bag only when the jar is empty. I have noticed that the treats will dry out if left open to the air for awhile. Because of my dog's food allergies, they are the only treat he can digest on the market right now so as long as he eats them, I have no complaints. He loves them.
157579
Yes, they pretty much melt in your mouth once you bite into them. I've also tried other brands that claim to be soft but aren't. The Red Birds are the best!!
271597
Hi Sue. They are a hard chalky type. The texture as I chewed it even felt different than the Flintstone vitamin which chews and feels more like candy. This just felt different. Hope that helps!
535655
I'm not sure how to explain it. It's soft, as in there is no "crunch" sound, but it's not extremely soft, as in it still requires some chewing. I hope someone else can explain it better. They could easily break in half to accommodate your fur baby a little better. Two of my three cats will eat this brand. The one who won't eat it hates soft treats.
1000661
I would say this brand is somewhat soft...similar to the texture of a hard gooey raisen. Reminds me of taffy that doesn't want to leave your teeth....This brand of Goji Berries are more on the low end...and yes, it's nicely priced...These are great for smoothies but not for snacking!
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I haven't tried them myself but we just put them in the bowl with our dog's dry food and she eats them right along with the food. They are a little softer than dry food. Our dog is ten lbs. so we give a half pill twice daily. She was limping when she would get up and no longer does that. Been using at least one year.