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Smith's has rolled out a new range of Sakata rice crackers using real vegetable extracts such as beetroot, pumpkin, and spinach.

Launching in a new 50g pack size, Sakata Rice Crackers with vegetables offer a lunch time accompaniment or on-the-go snack.

They can also be enjoyed as a standalone snack, according to the company.

The new launch expands Sakata’s range of better-for-you savoury snacks with no artificial colours, flavours, or added MSG. They are also gluten-free.

All three flavours will be available in Coles and independent supermarkets from 7 May. RRP for each pack is $1.50.

 

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