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Savory Banana Snacks

Trader Joe’s Savory Banana & Nuts Trek Mix Features Green Saba Bananas

— March 3, 2020 — Lifestyle
Banana and nuts come together in Trader Joe's newest snack mix, which introduces an unusual fruit and nut combo. The Savory Banana & Nuts Trek Mix is made with Green Saba bananas from The Philippines, which tend to be less sweet thn ripe bananas. These fruits are thinly sliced and cooked in coconut oil to create a chip-like consistency before they are paired with cashews and pecans.

The banana and whole nut snack is finished off with umami seasonings like coconut aminos, sea salt, paprika, turmeric, onion powder and garlic powder, which come together to share a different flavor experience than most fruit and nut snacks that are naturally sweet.


Image Credit: Trader Joe's
Trend Themes
1. Savory Fruit Snacks - Exploring savory versions of traditionally sweet fruit snacks could attract a new consumer base and generate interest for a previously overlooked product category.
2. Unique Flavor Combinations - Developing unexpected and exciting flavor combinations can set a product apart from competitors and create a buzz around it among adventurous eaters.
3. Healthy Snacks with a Twist - Incorporating unusual fruits and whole nuts in a healthy snack mixes can offer consumers a new snacking option that doesn't sacrifice taste or nutrition.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Foods - Snack companies can innovate by exploring new flavor profiles and incorporating different fruits and nuts in their snack mixes, potentially creating a new subcategory of savory fruit snacks.
2. Specialty Foods - Specialty food businesses looking to stand out could experiment with creating snack products that offer something new and exciting to consumers, like the Savory Banana & Nuts Trek Mix.
3. Philippine Food Industry - By promoting the use of Green Saba bananas in snack products like the Savory Banana & Nuts Trek Mix, the Philippine food industry can boost the demand for this unique fruit variety and potentially expand its export market.
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