If you're a snacker, finding good tasting low syn snacks which are healthy on the SW plan can be a mission, but what about Soreen lunchbox loaves, are they syn friendly?
Soreen lunchbox loaves have 5 syns per mini loaf, no matter the flavour that you choose, making them high in syns, therefore, should be eaten in moderation.
Down below in our guide, let's discuss why Soreen lunchbox loaves are so high in syns, syn values of these snacks and some low syn alternatives for a quick and easy low syn snack.
At 5 syns for one mini loaf, Soreen mini lunchbox loaves are high in syns, you could have up to three before using all your daily syn allowance.
These loaves are high in syns since they are made with dried raisins which are very high in sugar, this means one mini 30g loaf could have up to 6g of sugar in total!
This doesn't mean you can't enjoy these mini fruit lunchbox loaves in moderation, but we would be careful about how many you are consuming if you follow a low sugar diet.
Soreen banana loaf also has 5 syns for a mini loaf, making them high in syns, for their larger loaf your looking at using 8 syns a slice from their 260g loaf. We would also recommend having this loaf in moderation due to the high sugar content of the loaf.
Soreen lunchbox loaves all have similar syn values but can vary according to their size, to help you stay on track, we've listed these syn values down below.
If you find Soree lunchbox loaves to be too high in syns, we've listed some low syn alternatives for you to check out below when you are looking for a healthy SW snack.
Overall, Soreen mini malt loaves are high in syns, having 5 syns for one mini loaf, meaning you could have up to three of them before using up all your daily syn allowance. We would also recommend eating these loaves in moderation due to their high sugar content, having up to 6g of sugar in one mini loaf.
To save syns, we also recommend checking out our low syn alternative snacks above which start as little as 3 syns for a bite.
Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.
Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.
Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.
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