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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has launched its first packaged ice cream bars, now available in freezer aisles across the US.

The new J-Bars bring the company’s signature rich texture and bold flavours to a handheld format, expanding beyond its pints.

The launch includes four varieties: Vanilla Caramel Sundae, which is a vanilla ice cream with smoky almonds, caramel sauce and a chocolate coating; Dark Chocolate Bombe, a chocolate ice cream with chocolate cookies and a chocolaty shell;

Passion Fruit Dreamsicle, a tropical mix of passion fruit and key lime; and Chocolate Churros & Cream, a brown sugar and Vietnamese cinnamon ice cream with chocolate and cinnamon cookies.

Jeni's senior director of innovation Beth Stallings said: "We made no concessions and took no shortcuts when making our J-Bars. We held ourselves to the same high standards that we do when creating every pint of ice cream – above all else, every bite had to be wildly delicious."

J-Bars are currently stocked at retailers including Whole Foods Market, Harris Teeter and select Target locations.