291518 Thu Jan 09 15:57:41 -0800 2003 1 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1586830 i just picked some of these sweet/savory bars up at my local health food store (commodities in manhattan) where they'd been out of stock for months. they only had two types--luckily it was the two of the three i like the best. mojos are a welcome follow-up from clif to the often too-sweet luna bars. at first i suspected clif was marketing them as a "luna" for the guys but they're not; at least not in the same way as luna (i.e., touting certain nutrients like folic acid). still, the picture of a sun-worshiping/thigh-flexing figure on the label and the cool, manly name is as macho (macho/mojo, get it...) as a PC berkely company can get. the two i got: "spicy salsa peanut," my favorite, has a sustained moderate wave of tobasco warmth and nice cumin-ey undertones and "curry cashew" which is a less hot and not quite as yummy has a spice base featuring turmeric notes (tastes a little like soup mix at times), etc. both are comforting, satisfying but not overly filling snacks. the other flavor that i remember liking was the barbeque almond one. i think it's a little better than the curry one. regardless, all have an appetizing texture for an energy bar that's unusually natural (not "natural" like a heavy fruits and nuts bar, though not unlike those bland frequently sesame-laden canadian ones i'm STILL trying to like), not chalky or hockey-puckish. it's similar to a thinner rice crispy treat with nuts, slightly sweet and spicy, containing a combo of organic mini pretzels and soy nuggets. the protein count is 9g for a 200 calorie bar. fewer calories than the original cliff bar but unlike the originals they're not wheat-free. unlike luna bars they don't claim any nutritional benefits. the nuts probably make higher in fat than the original clif and luna. still i don't "crash" after eating one the way i do after a luna. i'm contemplating buying a box and having "mojismo" to spare. :) Thu Jan 09 15:57:41 -0800 2003 0 epicure-us 1 1586921 I've been singing the praises of these since they came out but no one seemed to share my enthusiasm for them. I was afraid they'd be taken off the market. They're perfect for savory snack lovers like me. Curry is actually my favorite but I also love mixed nut and honey roasted peanut. They're not that filling though unfortunately as they're kind of low on protein. Frank Link: http://www.clifmojo.com/meetmojo.html Thu Jan 09 23:36:54 -0800 2003 1586830 0 Iron Frank