FRUIT & NUTS
says Harbinder Maan, Associate Director of Trade Marketing and Stewardship at the Almond Board of California. “When you look at how almonds are being used in new product development, it’s clear that their natural and well-rounded nutrition package, as well as their versatility, make them an indispensable ingredient.” Almonds offer a nutrient-rich and heart-healthy ingredient.
Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. When compared ounce for ounce, almonds are the tree nut highest in vitamin E and riboflavin, and a 1oz serving of almonds provides 6g of protein, 4g of fibre, 13g of unsaturated fat and only 1g of saturated fat. “New product introductions show that almonds have the
ability to adapt to fit the transforming needs of diverse segments,” says Lu Ann Williams, Co-Founder and Global Insights Director at Innova Market Insights. “In today’s competitive market, it’s more important than ever to cater to multiple demands.”
Almond butter
Blue Diamond Almonds would argue that almonds are not just suited to use as an inclusion in confectionery and snack bar products. It pointed out that almond butter can offer an appealing, plant-based and low-carbohydrate ingredient in many applications and that it appeals to consumers looking for sustained energy from natural ingredients. The use of almond butter has increased as manufacturers continue to discover its benefits, according to Blue Diamond.
“In an era marked by fast changing consumer
preferences almonds appear to have retained their crown as the number one nut in
new product introductions worldwide”
“While almond butter benefits chewy, crunchy and creamy textures snacks, it also allows developers to experiment with textures. It can provide a healthy top coating or a binder for bars, providing support for oats, nuts or dried fruit. It provides a sweet, nutty flavour profile, while also helping reduce overall sugar content in formulations,” a spokesperson told us.
Raisins to be cheerful!
Did you know that chocolate-coated raisins have been the number one selling food item at movie theatres across the USA for several decades? Essentially, they are dried grapes of the seedless Vitis vinifera type. The rise in popularity of
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