Special K contains 2% or less of sugar, salt, malt flavouring, sucralose, natural and artificial flavour, and BHT for freshness. Vitamins and minerals include vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (alpha tocopherol acetate), niacinamide, reduced iron, vitamin B (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin A (palmitate), vitamin B (riboflavin), folic acid, and vitamin B In the US, Special K provides meal replacements in two different forms, protein meal bars and protein shakes. There are eleven varieties of Special K Protein Meal Bars: Mocha Crunch Protein, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry, Double Chocolate, Chocolatey Chip, Honey Almond, Cranberry Walnut, Chocolate Caramel, Chocolatey Brownie,
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