Snack'in For You by Sigma Foods will be introducing its newest better-for-you snack at the upcoming National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in the form of high-protein baked puffs made with a base of cauliflower or broccoli. These vegetable-based puffs are set to make their debut in early 2024 in four flavors: Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower Puffs, Mesquite Barbeque Broccoli Puffs, Cheddar Jalapeno Broccoli Puffs and Sour Cream and Onion Cauliflower Puffs.
These gluten-free puffs are made with simple base ingredients, including cauliflower or broccoli, rice flour, chickpeas and pea protein. These better-for-you baked snack puffs deliver the flavor and texture that consumers have come to know, love and expect from their favorite snacks but with a healthful twist that all ages can appreciate.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Plant-based Snacks
- The introduction of high-protein baked puffs made from cauliflower or broccoli offers a healthier alternative for snack lovers.
- Gluten-free Options
- The use of rice flour and chickpeas in these snack puffs caters to the growing demand for gluten-free snacks.
- Innovative Flavor Combinations
- Snack'in For You's new puffs feature unique flavor profiles like Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower and Cheddar Jalapeno Broccoli, providing exciting taste experiences for consumers.
Where This Applies
- Healthy Snacks
- The introduction of veggie-based, high-protein puffs presents innovative opportunities for companies in the healthy snacks industry.
- Gluten-free Food
- The use of gluten-free ingredients in these snack puffs opens up possibilities for companies in the gluten-free food industry to create new product lines.
- Flavor Enhancement
- Companies specializing in flavor innovation can leverage the demand for unique flavor combinations seen in Snack'in For You's puffs to develop exciting new products.