ABBOTT PARK, Ill., May 10, 2016
/PRNewswire/ -- Parents know that kids need good nutrition to be
their healthiest and grow to their full potential but when you're
constantly on the go, it can be hard to find wholesome snacking
options that kids will actually eat. With the launch of Curate Kids
– a new line of nutritious snack bars made with good-for-you
ingredients in kid-approved flavors – parents don't need to
compromise. This filling snack is the perfect choice to help give
your kids the fuel they need to get through a car ride, sports
practice, camping trip, playground adventure or any occasion that
calls for a snack between meals.
"We want to help parents win the snack time battle with
great-tasting, on-the-go options that don't compromise on
nutrition," Daniel Marple, general
manager, Nutritious Snacks, Abbott, said. "Any parent knows that
when it comes to getting your kids to eat what they should, taste
is key. Curate Kids is a snack that kids will enjoy and that
parents can feel good about."
Curate Kids bars are non-GMO, gluten-free and made with no
artificial preservatives, flavors or colors. The bars contain 4
grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber, and will launch in three
kid-inspired flavors:
- Oatmeal & Chocolate Chunk: Gluten-free oats,
unsweetened chocolate and a hint of vanilla make for a nutritious
and tasty combination. Plant-based fiber from organic quinoa and
oats come together to create a nut-free snack that will keep the
kids lively and their taste buds happy.
- Chocolate & Banana: The sweet taste of
chocolate mixed with the creaminess of bananas. It's paired with
nutty almond butter and toasty organic quinoa for a twist on a
classic flavor combination.
- Apple & Cinnamon: Familiar flavors of apples
and cinnamon pair with protein from cashews and almond butter to
keep tummies full. Plus, the chewiness of organic quinoa and
gluten-free oats bring out the perfect taste and texture in every
bite.
"Nutritious snacks can help keep kids alert and satisfied
in-between meals, making them an important part of a child's eating
routine," said culinary nutritionist Katie
Cavuto, MS, RD. "As a mom and dietitian, I know it's
hard to find options that taste good and fit my nutritional
standards. That's why I like Curate Kids bars which contain whole
grains as well as plant based fiber and protein – nutrients every
kid needs. And best of all, the familiar flavors will please even
the pickiest palettes."
Curate Kids snack bars are available at retail stores nationwide
– find them in the snack bar section next to original Curate bars.
Curate Kids bars' suggested retail price is $4.99 for a 5-pack.
Visit www.curatesnacks.com to learn more. Connect with us on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/curatesnacks, on Twitter
@CurateSnacks, or on Instagram @CurateSnacks.
About Curate:
Curate is a new snack brand that takes a culinary approach to
nutritious snacking. We bring together real food ingredients to
create unexpected, yet brilliant flavor combinations that taste
handcrafted by a chef. Passion for food and health is what we're
about. Curation – finding and purposefully bringing together
seemingly disparate elements – is what we do best. For more
on Curate, visit www.curatesnacks.com or follow Curate on Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram.
About Abbott:
At Abbott (NYSE: ABT), we're committed to helping you live your
best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125
years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world --
in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic
pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people
at all stages of life. Today, 74,000 of us are working to help
people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150
countries we serve.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and
@AbbottGlobal.
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