Some New Imported Foods For American Kids Are Healthier And Tasty

Sugary treats, baked goods and confections of all shapes and sizes targeting children were on display at a recent Fancy Food Show in New York City. But there were also some healthier tasty foods – lower in fat and sugar and “no questionable ingredients” – that moms could buy without a guilty conscience. A small loaf of brioche known as pitch -- filled with chocolate, strawberry or lemon curd -- is popular among European kids. Pitch contains no artificial colors, preservatives or hydrogenated fats. Also catching food writer Nina Rizzo’s attention was a  Mexican-made Amaranth Bar containing agave and tiny pieces of nopal cactus, as well as amaranth, an ancient, nutrient-rich grain high in fiber and the essential amino acid lysine.