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Beech-Nut Nutrition Company has launched new products for toddlers, Brownies With Hidden Veggies. Made with 30% fruits and vegetables, 'Brownies with Hidden Veggies' is perfect for toddlers aged 24 months and older. The brownie bar is available in two flavours: Paw-sitively Cocoa and Hootin’ Peanut Butter. Both flavour options are oven-baked and made with raisins, butternut squash and carrot. Paw-sitively Cocoa and Hootin’ Peanut Butter are non-GMO and contain no artificial colours or flavours. The latest addition joins the Beech-Nut's existing snack portfolio, which includes: Dino Biscuits with Prebiotics, Dino Biscuits with Hidden Veggies, Mini-Waffles with Hidden Veggies, Crispeas, Melties and Oaty Bars. Beech-Nut's senior brand director, Jon Harrington, said: “We know that parents are increasingly looking to offer everyday treats that aren’t overly indulgent but still feel special and fun. As a brand committed to launching innovative toddler snacks, we set out to make a brownie that parents can feel better about serving to their kids, but that still feels like a treat." He continued: "We believe we’ve accomplished that by launching Brownies with Hidden Veggies, which contain the fruits and veggies parents like to see in snacks but still has the classic brownie look and taste. As the first brand to launch a brownie in the toddler food space, we’re excited to see the response from consumers.” Packaged in sets of five individually wrapped treats, Brownies with Hidden Veggies are priced at $3.99 per carton.