# Broccoli Citrus Snacks These Rhythm Superfoods Broccoli Bites Boast a Citrus Soy Sauce Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broccoli-bites References: [shape](http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/new-and-improved-low-calorie-snacks-tame-cravings) & [rhythmsuperfoods](http://rhythmsuperfoods.com/asian-citrus/) The Asian Citrus flavor of Rhythm Superfoods' [Broccoli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broccoli-ai) Bites provides the tang of citrus fruits with a hint of soy sauce, plus a lot of nutritional benefits. The healthy broccoli snacks are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to overall health. Other than broccoli, these snacks borrow benefits from sunflower seeds, cashews, and ginger to provide seven grams of protein and four grams of fiber per serving. Naturally, with the addition of citrus ingredients like lemon juice and orange extract, the Broccoli Bites provide generous amounts of one's recommended daily intake of vitamin C, as well as vitamin A, calcium and iron. With its simple ingredient list, these [crispy vegetable snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-snaps-flavors) are gluten-free, non-GMO and [vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosh-veg-bites). Other exotic Broccoli Bites flavors from Rhythm Superfoods include Zesty Nacho and Garden Ranch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Citrus-infused Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new citrus-infused snack options using different vegetables or fruits for a unique flavor combination. - **Functional Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create snack options that offer specific nutritional benefits, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Plant-based Snack Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore plant-based alternatives to traditional snacks, leveraging ingredients like sunflower seeds, cashews, and ginger to create tasty and nutritious options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthy Snack Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the healthy snack food market by offering innovative, nutritious, and delicious options like citrus-infused broccoli snacks. - **Functional Food and Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce functional snacks that cater to specific nutritional needs and provide added health benefits, appealing to health-conscious consumers. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing demand for plant-based snacks by developing creative alternatives that offer both taste and health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brussels Sprout Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brussels-sprout-snack.md) - [Crunchy Superfruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-superfruit-bites.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Cruciferous Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-puffs.md) - [Sustainable Sorghum Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorghum-snacks.md) - [Seasoned Chili-Lime Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jicama-snack.md) - [Functional Micronutrient Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biogena-moments.md) - [Grab-and-Go Snacking Veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-veggies.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md)