Trader Joe's knows that many consumers are looking for a way to reduce their sugar intake, which is why the brand created the new Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds.
Just as the name suggests, the new Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds product features almonds that are only slightly coated with chocolate – unlike the classic version of the treat that features a thick chocolate shell. The new product starts with California Almonds, which are dry-roasted, tumbled in a barrel of chocolate, and then finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and sea salt. The result is a chocolate-to-nut ratio ends up being about 20% chocolate and 80% nut (versus the typical ratio of 66% chocolate to 33% nut). As the brand explains, "This means each Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almond that you pop in your mouth has a delightful crunch, with enough salty sweetness to more-than-slightly satisfy your snack cravings!"
Slightly Coated Chocolate Almonds
These Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds are Not Too Sweet
Trend Themes
1. Reduced Sugar Snacking - There's a trend of consumers seeking out lower sugar snacks which presents an opportunity for brands to create products like Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds.
2. Balanced Flavor Profiles - Consumers want tasty snacks that aren't overly sweet, creating an opportunity for brands to develop products like Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds with a 20% chocolate to 80% nut ratio.
3. Nutrient-dense Snacks - Brands can create nutrient-dense snacks by incorporating ingredients like California almonds in products like Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Foods - In the snack foods industry, there's an opportunity for brands to create low-sugar, flavorful and nutrient-dense snacks similar to Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds.
2. Health Foods - Brands in the health foods industry can capitalize on the trend towards lower sugar diets by creating low-sugar products such as Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds.
3. Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing - There's an opportunity for brands in the chocolate and confectionery manufacturing industry to create alternative products such as Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds that are not as sweet and high in sugar as traditional chocolate products.