# Probiotic-Packed Snack Bars Cultured Snacking Co.'s Protein-Rich Snack Bars Have Live Probiotics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultured-snacking-co References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4108-danone-north-america-s-2020-vision) & [culturedsnackingco](http://www.culturedsnackingco.com/) Cultured Snacking Co. is introducing snack bars with live probiotics, yogurt and other protein-packed ingredients. On the product packaging for the brand's Maple Pecan, Blueberry Chai, Lemon Ginger and Peach flavors, Cultured Snacking Co. highlights key ingredients like almonds and yogurt, which contribute to the 11 or 12 grams of protein in the bars. These snack bars help to introduce a convenient way for consumers to enjoy a [functional yogurt snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadic-power-oats) on the go that can easily be eaten without a spoon. Like these [protein-packed snack bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rxbar-high-protein), there are now tons of packaged food products that are [enriched with probiotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouted-barley-protein-probiotics) to support good gut health and overall well-being, as a gut microbes play a role in everything from immune functions to mood management. Image Credit: Danone ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Probiotic-enriched Snack Products:** The rise of packaged food products fortified with probiotics presents an opportunity for brands to tap into the growing health-conscious consumer market. - **Convenient Functional Food On-the-go:** The introduction of snack bars with live probiotics offers a convenient way for consumers to enjoy a functional yogurt snack without the need for a spoon. - **Focus on Gut Health:** The inclusion of probiotics in snack bars highlights the increasing consumer interest in maintaining good gut health and its impact on overall well-being. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the addition of probiotics in various products to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can develop a range of convenient probiotic-enriched snacks to capitalize on the demand for functional and healthy on-the-go options. - **Wellness and Nutrition:** The wellness and nutrition industry can create products and services that support improved gut health, taking into account the growing interest in probiotics and their benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snackable Kefir Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milino-kefir-creme-snack.md) - [Health-Conscious Probiotic Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-protein-bar.md) - [Probiotic Yogurt Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joee-greek-yogurt-frozen-dessert-bar.md) - [Probiotic Protein Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-friendly-coconut-yogurt.md) - [Probiotic Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-with-probiotics.md) - [Gut-Supporting Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biome-bars.md) - [Probiotic Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-almonds.md) - [Freeze-Dried Yogurt Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-yogurt-bites.md) - [Blondie-Infused Probiotic Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-blondie-batter.md)