COMBOS Baked Snacks

Company: Mars Inc., McLean, VA

Introduced: November

Distribution: National

Suggested Retail: $2.29 for 6-oz. bag

Product Snapshot: Mars Inc. adds two sweet-and-salty flavor combinations to its COMBOS Baked Snacks lineup—Caramel Crème Pretzel and Vanilla Frosting Pretzel. The former delivers the nostalgic taste of caramel crème candy and a salty pretzel crunch. The latter combines the flavors of salty pretzel and vanilla frosting. They join seven other COMBOS flavors: Cheddar Cheese Pretzel, Pizzeria Pretzel, Pepperoni Pizza Cracker, Cheddar Cheese Cracker, Buffalo Blue Cheese, Jalapeno Cheddar Tortilla and 7 Layer Dip Tortilla.

Join global expert Dr. Soo-Yeun Lee of Washington State University and Chef Aaron Andrews of Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America (AHN) as they share how umami and specifically, monosodium glutamate (MSG), can reduce sodium in bread and other baked goods.