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.
1259804
They are not really chrunchy as in milkbone crunchy. They aren't soft as in cake soft, I would say somewhere in between. If you break them apart, they would crumble a bit.
1259799
They are not crunchy. Not really soft either. I would say "pliable" like taffy.
937555
They aren't soft, definitely about as tough as a bully stick or a rawhide - so use your best judgement I guess. My little elderly schnauzer mix does fine with it, and our friend's pom eats it like a cracker.
1573788
My cat didn't like them either. I think they are too big and too hard. No help here! I switched to the VETOQUINOL Enisyl-F Lysine Treats Foil Pouch, 180gm. They are still hard, but smaller and must taste better. She gobbles them right up.
1795815
They are soft and a little chewy. If your kid likes coconut, it would be fine for a snack. I love them- satisfies a sugar craving for me!
1024132
They aren't soft but not extremely hard either. Sometimes I split them in half when giving multiple treats and they break easily so it could be something you could crumble up for your puppy. I hope that helps.
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.
666967
They are hard, but not as hard as a raw hide. My 10 year old carries it around for awhile, and then eats it in one sitting.
859595
Gummy:) a little softer them gummi bears but not too much. Bought them for my dad and he raved about them
2086563
They are a very soft chew & quite sweet. I find it easier to eat one with a meal for digestion as i have an adverse reaction to corn syrup that is in the chew...but that is my gut of course. I notice a previous comment mentions frig storage...that's a choice but the instructions are to keep at "room temperature"...just sayin'
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My Maltese mix and larger dog both love them, but they may be too large unless you break them up. They are also crunchy. Both dogs do love them. I used to be able to buy similar treats in pet stores around here, but I need to buy them on line now. Hope this helps you.
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.
1795814
Soft. Yes. I think kids would like them and they are healthier than most bars. They are naturally very sweet.
136645
Hi! My baby started eating them when he was 6 months did not have any teeth then and loved them. They start disolving in their mouth.
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You need teeth, they are hard. Just the right crunch. I love them with dip. I prefer this brand to any of the others.
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My daughter chewed them fine but she is also 7 when I started her on them. That's such a big age difference I wouldn't know if 18 months is old enough. Maybe call them and ask for a free sample. Hugs and luck...