Peanuts can often be found in dishes with savory flavors, but when it comes to classic peanut spreads that are sold in jars, most manufacturers tend to stick to accentuating the nut's sweet flavors. Wild Friends Foods is one brand that sets itself apart in this regard by producing a Sesame Cranberry Peanut Butter that's described as "sweet and savory."
While the addition of sesame seeds adds a great texture to the peanut butter, cranberries add both sweet and tart flavors. As a whole, the nut spread is free from dairy, gluten, palm oil, soy and boasts only whole, non-GMO ingredients that are rich in protein.
Other novel nut butter products made by Wild Friends Foods include Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter and Honey Peanut Butter with Crunchy Pretzel Bits.
Savory Peanut Spreads
Wild Friends Foods' Peanut Butter Includes Sesame Seeds and Cranberries
Trend Themes
1. Savory Nut Spreads - Creating nut spreads with savory flavors instead of sweet ones opens up a new market segment for manufacturers.
2. Innovative Ingredients - Incorporating unique ingredients like sesame seeds and cranberries into nut spreads adds a distinct taste and texture, providing a competitive advantage.
3. Health-conscious Nut Spreads - Offering nut spreads free from dairy, gluten, palm oil, and soy, made with whole, non-GMO ingredients, appeals to consumers seeking healthier options.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers have the opportunity to explore and develop new savory nut spread products to cater to a wider range of tastes.
2. Specialty Food Retail - Specialty food retailers can capitalize on the demand for unique nut spreads by offering innovative flavors and ingredients to their customers.
3. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can promote and market savory nut spreads as a healthier alternative to traditional sweet spreads, appealing to health-conscious consumers.