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Unexpected Nut

Flavor turns toward new territory with nuts and seeds as flavoring agents

Implications - Simultaneously satisfying the search for the next big protein, and the next flavor to replace the pumpkin spice phenomenon is nut flavoring. Appearing in unexpected places such as within savory dishes, nuts satisfy two main values for foodie consumers: sophisticated flavoring, and nutrition.
Trend Themes
1. Nut as a Flavor Agent - Nuts and seeds are gaining popularity as flavor agents, and are found in increasingly unexpected places such as in savory dishes and desserts.
2. Asian-inspired Dishes - Recipes inspired by Asian flavors, such as satay sauce and ramen soups, become easier to make as ready-made and authentic ingredients become more widely available.
3. Paleo and Vegan Desserts - As dietary restrictions become more common, recipes for vegan and paleo-friendly desserts, like nut butter truffles, prove to be both delicious and popular.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - The industry can create more products that utilize nuts and seeds as flavor agents in order to satisfy consumer's desire for a sophisticated and nutritious experience.
2. Asian-inspired Food Industry - Restaurants and food brands can focus on creating dishes inspired by Asian flavors to entice consumers to try something different and flavorful.
3. Dietary Restriction Food Industry - The industry can capitalize on the increasing prevalence of dietary restrictions by offering more options for consumers seeking desserts that are vegan, paleo-friendly, and/or allergen-free.
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Featured Examples

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This Unique Pizza Crust from Domino's is Stuffed with Peanut Sauce
Stuffed with everything from extra cheese to sausages, there are a lot of unique pizza crust varieties to choose from—and now, Domino’s in Taiwan is offering up something new. From... MORE
Peanutty Ramen Soups
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This Recipe Provides an Asian Take on the Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Taking inspiration from some of the most well-known flavors of Thailand, this ramen chicken noodle soup recipe from the Half Baked Harvest blog channels Asia with a spicy kick. Rather than making a... MORE
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This Greek yogurt bites recipe from the Half Baked Harvest blog is loaded with a creamy inside and a crunchy outer layer, packing these truffles with taste and texture. The inner layer of the... MORE
Paleo Nut Sauces
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This Paleo-Friendly Satay Sauce Uses Almonds in Place of Peanut Butter
This Paleo Almond Satay Sauce from the Rubies and Radishes blog swaps one nut for another and packs on a variety of Thai-inspired flavor for added interest and spice. Rather than using peanut... MORE
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The chestnut praline latte from Starbucks is about to give the pumpkin spice latte a run for its money. The new coffee flavor is the newest holiday themed beverage from the coffee chain in five years.... MORE
DIY Chestnut Lattes
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If you are already made room in your heart for Starbucks’s recently released Chestnut Praline Latte, this latte recipe shows you how to make your own at home. From Mashable, the DIY latte is... MORE
Natural Nutty Desserts
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These Vegan Truffles Make a Delicious Homemade Valentine's Day Gift
This variety of vegan truffles are made using different nut butters. From the Free People blog, the paleo nut butter truffles are not only vegan, but gluten free as well. The recipe makes three main... MORE

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