FAQs

Is this bar 100% vegan, including the Vitamin D3?

Yes, completely. The Vitamin D3 is sourced from Veg Lichen, a plant-based source, since most D3 in food products comes from lanolin (sheep's wool). Every ingredient is free from dairy, eggs, and animal products.

Pea protein usually makes me bloated. Will this bar do the same?

This is exactly why we use Fermented Pea Protein, not regular pea protein. Fermentation breaks down the compounds that typically cause gas and bloating, making it gentler on the gut and better absorbed. Most people who've struggled with regular pea protein find this form much easier to digest.

How is this bar different from the Coconut bar? Both seem to have coconut.

The Plant Based bar uses only Fermented Pea Protein with no whey, making it 100% dairy-free and suitable for vegans. The Coconut bar combines Whey Protein Isolate with Fermented Pea Protein and is not dairy-free. 

What does the Plant Based bar actually taste like?

Nutty, lightly sweet, and naturally coconutty. The real shredded coconut gives it texture and a gentle tropical note, while almonds and peanut butter add satisfying depth. It doesn't taste "vegan," it just tastes good.

Is the protein in this bar as effective as whey protein for muscle building?

For daily active women, absolutely. Fermented Pea Protein contains all 9 essential amino acids and research increasingly shows it's comparable to whey for muscle protein synthesis when consumed consistently. The fermentation process also improves absorption rate. It won't behave identically to whey, but it does the job well, and without the dairy.

What makes this bar different from other nutrition bars?

Well, it’s much more than just a protein bar. It gives you 25% of your daily requirement of protein, fiber, calcium and vitamin D3. As a woman, it looks after your muscle strength, bone strength, metabolism & hormonal balance.

Why is there oily shine on the surface of the bars?

Source of oil is 100% Peanut Butter and it is part of the product design. We do not use any artificial emulsifiers and stabilizers to bind the oil. Our bars are made from wholesome ingredients and minimally processed, hence some free oil on the surface. Oil from Peanuts is heart healthy composed mostly of unsaturated fats and rich in fat soluble Vitamin E.

Is this bar vegetarian?

All flavours are vegetarian, except the Collagen bar which has a marine-sourced high-grade collagen.

When should I eat the bar?

4DU bars are perfect for a 4pm evening snack or a post-workout protein-heavy snack. Carry the minis when you travel. You can also eat a bar if you miss breakfast, although we never recommend this.

How many calories in each bar?

Most of the calories in our bars come from the high almond content – a source of good fats & dense nutrition. Depending on the flavour, the calories range from 217 to 230 per bar.

Can Men eat these?

Technically, yes, and they may find it a more rounded nutrition profile than the other brands they eat right now. But 4DU’s science-backed nutrition profile has been designed keeping women’s bodies, hormonal cycles and unique metabolic needs in mind.