Beyond the Equator's 5 Seed Butter Spread is offered in unsweetened, creamy and crunchy varieties—all of which are nut-free—and prepared from a blend of chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and hemp seeds. A two-tablespoon serving of seed butter spread provides eight grams of protein, plus sources of healthy fats, antioxidants and fiber.
As the spreads are made with seeds as an alternative to spreads that are made with a base of nuts, the varieties are all allergy-friendly, as well as vegan and keto. For the sake of catering to a wider range of consumers, food brands that make nut and seed spreads are doubling down on the creation of allergy-free formulas that are just as versatile as popular products like peanut butter.
Multi-Seed Butter Spreads
The '5 Seed Butter Spread' Contains Chia, Flax, Pumpkin Sunflower & Hemp
Trend Themes
1. Seed-based Spreads - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new seed-based spreads that cater to a wider range of consumers and offer versatile options for those with allergies.
2. Nut-free Alternatives - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create nut-free alternatives for spreads like peanut butter to appeal to consumers with allergies without compromising taste and texture.
3. Plant-based Proteins - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of various plant-based proteins, such as chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and hemp seeds, to create protein-rich spreads as an alternative to nut-based spreads.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate seed-based spreads into food manufacturing processes to offer consumers more diverse and allergy-friendly options.
2. Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with health and wellness companies to develop and promote allergy-friendly, plant-based spreads that are high in protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber.
3. Snack Food - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce seed-based spreads as a healthy and convenient snack option, appealing to health-conscious consumers looking for alternatives to traditional nut-based spreads.