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10 @specialityfood MERINGUE We all know and love meringue as the base of a pavlova, the sweet and crunchy element of a classic Eton mess and an indulgent ingredient in all sorts of other desserts, but if you haven’t yet tried a meringue on-the-go you’re missing out. Flower & White is one producer offering a range of options, including Meringue Bars in flavours such as Strawberry & Cream, Praline and Salted Caramel. BRAVE CHOCOLATE & SALTED CARAMEL ROASTED PEAS A delicious snack containing 40% less sugar than sweet popcorn and chocolate-covered nuts. bravefoods.co.uk REAL HANDFUL BUNDLZ Oats, cereal and raisins bundl’d up in yummy strawberry and raspberry yoghurt. realhandful.com 5TH SEASON ORGANIC FRUIT SALAD Each 11g pack contains 80g of organic strawberries, apples and bananas. 5thseasonfruit.com KIDS Great news for parents around the UK and the retailers they shop with: there are plenty of kid-friendly snacking options which a) are great quality and delicious, and b) a healthy alternative to the sugar- laden snacks filling supermarket shelves. From dried fruit to cereal- based and even chocolate options, the speciality market boasts an impressive array of satisfying snack kids of all ages will love. Here’s our pick of the best. K M LOTUS In line with the rise in popularity of ancient grains and the consumer demand for healthy snacking options, a number of popped lotus seed snacks have hit the market in recent times. Native Snacks has a range of flavours including Sea Salt & Pink Pepper, Sweet Chilli & Lime and Sea Salt & Vinegar; while Karma Bites and Lotus Bites offer further exotic flavours. It’s a light alternative to popcorn and a fun way to introduce an otherwise unusual foodstuff to your repertoire – a great option for health- conscious and adventurous independent shoppers. L