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Attune Foods Debuts Two New Probiotic Wellness Bars

Dark Chocolate and Mango Peach Granola Probiotic Wellness Bars promote digestive health, immunity

California-based Attune Foods is rolling out two new probiotic wellness bars – Dark Chocolate and Mango Peach – at retailers this month. These all-natural daily wellness bars are packed with five times the beneficial cultures found in yogurt, combining the health, great-taste, and portability so important to consumers' healthy, active lifestyles.

Attune Dark Chocolate Probiotic Wellness Bars tap the consumer trend toward consuming dark chocolate for its health benefits. Each 20-gram bar has 68% cocoa content with less than 100 calories and is an excellent source of calcium while also being made with vegan and gluten-free ingredients. Attune Mango Peach Granola Probiotic Wellness Bars are a good source of protein and have 3 grams of fiber. Each 40-gram bar has 170 calories and is an excellent source of calcium.

Attune Foods is the first company to bring to market a chocolate bar that combines great taste with the digestive and immunity benefits of probiotics for everyday wellness. Attune's patent-pending Chocolate Probiotic Wellness Bars also come in three 100-calorie varieties: Chocolate Crisp, Mint Chocolate, and Blueberry Vanilla. Each 20-gram bar has a suggested retail price of $1.19.

Attune Granola Probiotic Wellness Bars combine whole grains, nuts, and dried fruit with a light yogurt-flavored coating for a wholesome, satisfying snack that also is available in Wild Berry, Strawberry Bliss, and Lemon Crème varieties. Each 40-gram bar has 170 calories at a suggested retail price of $1.59.

Attune Probiotic Wellness Bars are available nationwide in the yogurt aisle of retailers such as Safeway, H-E-B, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Hannaford, King Sooper, and Giant Eagle, and online at www.attunefoods.com.

Probiotics are defined by the World Health Organization as live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Attune wellness bars contain three different specially formulated LAFTI® probiotic strains that are part of the natural flora in our digestive systems. Attune's probiotics are clinically proven to help promote health and wellness, balance the digestive system, and support a strong immune system. 1, 2, 3

Attune wellness bars offer a delicious way to enjoy the health benefits probiotics can provide. Each Attune wellness bar is packed with probiotics that help rebalance the digestive system to help the body function better:
• Attune probiotics are proven to survive in the digestive tract, where they can
  provide optimal health benefits.
• Attune's probiotics have been clinically tested to support a healthy digestive
  system and a strong immune system.
• Attune wellness bars also include prebiotics, which support healthy digestive
  function and work in harmony with probiotics.

About Attune Foods

Attune Foods is a San Francisco-based company dedicated to creating great-tasting foods that promote daily wellness. Attune Probiotic Wellness Bars combine great taste with the health benefits of probiotics to support digestive health, immunity, and overall health and well being.

To learn more about Attune Foods, please visitwww.attunefoods.com.

LAFTI is a registered trademark of DSM Food Specialties, Inc.

1
Clancy et al. Reversal in fatigued athletes of a defect in interferon gamma secretion after administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus. Br J Sports Med. 2006 Apr; 40(4): 351-354.
2
Welin et al. Survival of L. Acidophilus and L. Casei in the human GI tract, perceived benefits on health. Nutrafoods 2005; 4 (2/3): 9-14.
3
Elahi et al. Enhanced clearance of Candida albicans from the oral cavities of mice following oral administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus. Clin Exp Immunol. 2005 Jul; 141(1): 29-36.

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