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Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get pitched, so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes.
Cheez-It goes gluten-free
Cheez-It has debuted a gluten-free version of its iconic cheesy cracker, calling it "one of the most highly requested innovations in the brand's history."
The Mars-owned brand is introducing the gluten-free cracker as part of a lineup of innovations to "deliver exciting new flavors, craveable textures and more variety." Cheez-It said it created the option following requests from consumers who moved to gluten-free diets or have never tried the cracker.
"We took the time to get it right, working carefully on the recipe and process to ensure gluten-free snackers can enjoy the same cheesy flavor and satisfying crunch without compromise," Cara Tragseiler, senior brand director for Cheez-It, said in a statement. "Now, even more fans can finally enjoy the Cheez-It experience they've been waiting for."
The gluten-free version will be available at retailers across the U.S. in February. Cheez-It is also releasing more flavors across its...