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Biscuit, cereal and snack company Kez’s Kitchen has expanded its Free & Naked bar range with the release of two new health bars in varieties of Choc Crunch Protein and Popcorn.

Gluten-free, vegan-friendly and made from natural ingredients, they are designed as “healthy anytime snacks”.

The popcorn variety includes dates, raisins, sunflower seeds, coconut, popped corn, sesame seeds, chia seeds, and natural flavour, while the choc crunch protein bars have dates, raisins, soy protein, sesame seeds, cocoa, and coconut.

The ranges have also been given a four-star health rating and an 'Amber' rating as the snacks provide a source of fibre with no artificial colours, preservatives or flavours.

The products are stocked in Woolworths in the health food aisle.

Recommended retail price is $5.99 for the packs of five.

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