Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Kind 'ZEROg Added Sugar' Nut Bars Contain Added Sugar

According to the complaint filed on August 28, 2026, Kind markets its line of “ZEROg Added Sugar” bars as a healthy, sugar-free alternative while adding about five grams of allulose—a monosaccharide classified as a simple sugar—to each bar during manufacturing.

What Is the Kind ZEROg Added Sugar Nut Bar Lawsuit About?

A new 27-page class action lawsuit alleges that snack food manufacturer Kind LLC tricks health-conscious consumers by placing prominent “ZEROg Added Sugar” labels on products that rely on added sugar ingredients. The lawsuit, Coprew v. Kind LLC, was filed in federal court on August 28, 2026, under case number 1:26-cv-07380.

The legal action claims that everyday people who buy these snack bars are paying a premium price because they trust front-of-package health claims. Many Americans actively limit their daily intake of added sugars to manage health conditions, support fitness goals, or follow dietary guidelines. According to the filing, Kind took advantage of this consumer demand by placing front-panel claims on its packaging while quietly adding approximately five grams of allulose per bar during processing.

Which Kind Products Are Named in the Class Action Lawsuit?

The lawsuit focuses specifically on Kind’s line of snack bars that feature front-of-package claims advertising zero grams of added sugar. According to court records, the affected products include:

• Kind ZEROg Added Sugar Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt Bars

• Kind ZEROg Added Sugar Caramel Almond & Sea Salt Bars

• Kind ZEROg Added Sugar Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Bars

• Kind ZEROg Added Sugar Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bars

If you purchased any of these specific snack bar varieties for personal or household consumption, your purchases are central to this legal challenge.

What Is Allulose and Is It Considered Sugar Under Food Labeling Rules?

Allulose is a naturally occurring simple sugar, or monosaccharide, that offers roughly 70 percent of the sweetness of table sugar (sucrose). Because of its taste profile and lower caloric count, food manufacturers frequently use allulose as a bulk sweetener in processed food products.

The complaint emphasizes that under federal food labeling rules established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), allulose is classified as a simple sugar. When the FDA updated its Nutrition Facts regulations in 2016, federal authorities clarified that allulose must be counted in a product’s “Total Sugars” declaration because current regulations define total sugars as the sum of all free mono- and disaccharides without special exemptions for allulose.

The lawsuit asserts that because Kind adds roughly five grams of allulose sweetener to each bar during manufacturing, placing a “ZEROg Added Sugar” claim on the front of the box makes the products misbranded under federal law.

How Were Consumers Allegedly Misled by Front-of-Package Labels?

The lawsuit points out that everyday shoppers rely on bold health claims featured prominently on the front of product boxes. When a package clearly advertises “ZEROg Added Sugar,” reasonable consumers do not expect the third most predominant ingredient in the bar to be an added sugar sweetener.

According to court filings, allulose appears as the third ingredient listed on the back of the packaging, meaning it makes up a major portion of the product’s weight. However, nowhere on the package does Kind inform shoppers that allulose is an added sugar.

Furthermore, even if a shopper turns the box over to read the back panel, the Nutrition Facts label typically lists only one gram of Total Sugars and zero grams of Added Sugars. The lawsuit contends that this combination of front-of-package marketing and back-panel labeling keeps consumers in the dark about what they are actually eating.

What Laws Did Kind LLC Allegedly Violate?

The lawsuit alleges that Kind’s packaging practices violate multiple consumer protection statutes designed to prevent deceptive corporate behavior and protect shoppers from misleading advertising.

The lawsuit brings claims under key state consumer protection laws, including:

• California Unfair Competition Law (UCL): Prohibits unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business practices and deceptive advertising.

• California False Advertising Law (FAL): Forbids companies from making untrue or misleading statements to market goods.

• California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA): Protects buyers from deceptive commercial practices in consumer transactions.

• California’s Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law: Adopts federal FDA food labeling rules as state regulations, prohibiting the sale of misbranded food products.

By marketing these nut bars as free from added sugar while incorporating significant amounts of added allulose during processing, the lawsuit argues Kind engaged in unfair, misleading, and illegal business practices.

Who May Be Eligible to Join the Kind Class Action Lawsuit?

You may be eligible to participate in this class action lawsuit if you live in the United States and purchased any of the covered Kind “ZEROg Added Sugar” nut bar products for personal or household use during the maximum time period allowed by law.

When a new class action lawsuit is filed, everyday consumers do not need to sign up immediately or pay out-of-pocket legal fees to be represented. If the lawsuit succeeds or results in a settlement, eligible buyers will have the opportunity to submit a claim for financial recovery or other court-approved benefits.

If you bought these products believing they were entirely free of added sugars, you do not have to navigate the legal process by yourself. Individual consumers have the right to join together through class action litigation to hold corporations accountable for transparent product labeling.

What Can You Do Next to Protect Your Rights as a Consumer?

If you purchased Kind “ZEROg Added Sugar” nut bars, you can take simple steps now to stay informed and protect your potential legal rights:

1. Save Your Receipts: Keep physical or digital copies of grocery receipts, online order confirmations, or store loyalty account records showing your purchases of the affected Kind bars.

2. Hang On to Packaging: If you still have product packaging or boxes at home, keep them stored safely as potential physical evidence.

3. Stay Updated: Follow updates on active class action lawsuits to learn when claim forms or official court notices become available.

Holding large corporations accountable ensures that product labels remain honest, transparent, and accurate for everyone. If you bought these products and want to know more about your rights, there is no cost or obligation to reach out