The current plant-based protein trend is directly in line with public health findings, including recommendations to increase intake of nuts to improve overall diet quality. Nuts and seeds contribute dietary nutrition, as well as adding flavor, visual interest and texture to snacks and baked goods.
“Each nut and seed is a nutritional bomb, rich in flavor, that adds a textural twist to snacks and bakery products,” says Fatma Akalin-McGee, marketing and business development director, Petrow Food Group, Haverhill, England. “Although consumers buy snacks as an indulgence, the growing desire for health and wellness is as much a driving force as taste and convenience, creating an unstoppable momentum for seeds and nuts.”