# Fava Bean-Based Snack Alternatives Nuttee Bean Co. Releases New Flavors of Favalicious By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favalicious References: [pax-intl](https://www.pax-intl.com/product-news-events/food-and-beverage/2021/08/10/a-look-at-favalicious-fava-bean-snack/#.YRPoHNNKjVo) & [nutteebean](https://nutteebean.com/) [Nuttee Bean Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta) has launched three new flavors of its popular [fava bean-based snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-plant-protein) 'Favalicious': Wasabi and Ginger, Chili and Lime, and Salt and Vinegar. 'Favalicious' is a healthy snack alternative made from whole roasted fava beans that are "small batch roasted" in pressed high oleic sunflower oil. The snacks are produced in a factory that specializes in fava bean roasting. In fact, it's a facility that exclusively handles fava beans, meaning these snacks run zero risks of cross-contamination. In addition, these [bean-based snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitatex-wheat-fava-flakes-svp-pro) are suitable for a wide range of diets. They are entirely vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO verified. Targeting health-conscious consumers, each two-ounce bag of 'Favalicious' boasts an impressive 14 grams of protein and 16 grams of fiber. "Our promise is to deliver everything you need in a snack — no junk," said Frank Guido, founder of Nuttee Bean Co. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 10% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fava Bean-based Snacks:** The trend towards alternative and healthy snack options continue in the market. - **Small Batch Food Production:** Small batch production continues to be a key trend in the food industry, as it allows for greater quality control and niche product offering opportunities. - **Vegan and Gluten-free Products:** There is a growing trend towards vegan and gluten-free products, driven by consumer demand and health and wellness concerns. ### Where This Applies - **Healthy and Alternative Snacks:** The snack industry has an opportunity to explore alternative snack options that cater to the growing demand for healthy and plant-based options. - **Small Batch Food Production Facilities:** The food industry can benefit from investing in small batch production facilities that offer greater quality control and the ability to produce niche products, such as fava bean-based snacks. - **Vegan and Gluten-free Food Brands:** Food companies can capitalize on the trend towards vegan and gluten-free products by creating brands that cater to this growing consumer demand and differentiate themselves in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Fava Bean Protein Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-protein-isolate.md) - [Nutritious Bean-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarwi-foods.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chickpea Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-roasted-chickpeas.md) - [Crispy Edamame Bean Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-beans.md) - [Fava Bean-Filled Taco Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-taco-style-crumbles.md) - [Bean-Powered Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanvivo.md) - [Fava Bean Protein Isolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favapro.md) - [Fava-Based Packaged Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-tofu.md)