# Maple-Roasted Fennel Seeds Chikka Chikka is a Fun, Healthy Digestive and Breath Freshener By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chikka-chikka References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2025/three-first-time-exhibitors-to-see-at-summer-fancy-food) & [chikkachikka](https://chikkachikka.com/products/chikka-chikka-1oz-reusable-tin-cardamom)  With growing interest in [gut health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heyhunger), [traditional digestives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-digestives-the-light-one) are getting a modern makeover thanks to brands like Chikka Chikka, which makes maple-roasted fennel seed digestives that are vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and made without refined sugar, and artificial colors and flavors. The team behind the brand set out to share its love of Indian fennel seed mixes, and offer a better alternative to options made with an abundance of sugar and artificial ingredients. These fun, healthy digestives in take-anywhere tins double as [breath fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popping-breath-mints) with oral health benefits. Chikka Chikka offers its modern digestives in three varieties powered by plant-based ingredients: Cardamom, Mint, and Cinnamon. These fennel seed digestives can be enjoyed as a standalone snack, a condiment, a tea or even a spice rub. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 44% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Digestive Products:** The rise of plant-based digestives presents an opportunity for brands to innovate with natural ingredients that also offer additional health benefits like breath freshening. - **Gourmet Flavor Fusion:** Combining traditional spices with modern flavorings such as maple creates unique product offerings that appeal to health-conscious consumers seeking gourmet experiences. - **Portable Health Snacking:** Consumers' fast-paced lifestyles are fueling demand for convenient, healthful snacks, paving the way for products like Chikka Chikka's tins that merge portability with nutrition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry is expanding with innovative digestive aids that cater to growing consumer interest in gut health and natural remedies. - **Specialty Foods:** Specialty food producers can explore niche markets by creating artisanal, health-focused products like fennel seed mixtures that align with dietary preferences. - **Natural Oral Care:** Natural oral care is evolving with products that offer dual benefits, such as digestive aids that also serve as breath fresheners, meeting consumer demand for multipurpose solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candied Fennel Seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-fennel-seeds.md) - [Maple Syrup-Sweetened Digestive Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-bitters.md) - [Gut-Supporting Ayurvedic Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayurvedic-tea1.md) - [Gut-Friendly Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-and-seed-mix.md) - [Multisensorial Spiced Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-snack-mixes.md) - [Aromatic Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-natural-snacks.md) - [Filling High-Fiber Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teffie.md) - [Unique Digestive Bitters Tonics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digestive-bitters-tonic.md) - [Gut-Healthy Chili Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redbloom.md)