# Kimchi-Flavored Roasted Peanuts Henrietta Said’s Flavored Peanuts Fuse Korean & Mexican Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-peanut References: [cspdailynews](https://www.cspdailynews.com/snacks-candy/sweets-snacks-expo-announces-innovation-award-winners) & [henriettasaid](https://henriettasaid.com/products/kimchi)  Henrietta Said’s Ancho Kimchi Flavored Peanuts delightfully converge the captivating heat of spicy flavors and the adventurous zest of globally inspired seasonings. This [roasted peanut snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manilife-peanut-snacks) offers a harmonious fusion that entices taste buds and satisfies cravings for bold, international tastes. The packaging for this plant-powered, gluten-free and free-from-sugar snack tells the story of a glamorous, jet-setting jumbo peanut involved in an international scandal—smothering herself in Mexican ancho chile flavors one weekend and tangy Korean kimchi seasonings the next. Like an international caper, this peanut also explores other [globally inspired flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sahale-snacks-glazed-mix) like Nashville Hot Chicken and Original Buffalo. In the Most Innovative New Product Awards at the 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo, [Truly Good Foods’](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welltruly-easter-oat-milk-chocolates) Henrietta Said Ancho Kimchi Flavored Peanuts won the Savory Snacks category. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 16% - 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 - **Globally Inspired Snacks:** Incorporate different cultural flavors to create unique and enticing snack offerings. - **Plant-based Snacks:** Develop snacks that are not only flavorful and innovative but also healthy and sustainable. - **Storytelling Packaging:** Create packaging that not only portrays the product but also tells a story and engages with the consumer. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** There is a rising demand for unique and innovative snack offerings that not only satisfy cravings but also offer a unique experience. - **Food Packaging Industry:** With consumers wanting more than just a product, packaging designs that tell a story and engage with the consumer are in high demand. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** There is an increasing awareness of the importance of sustainability and the use of plant-based ingredients; developing plant-based snacks with unique flavors and combinations is a disruptive innovation opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Kimchi Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-so-healthys-kimchi-crisps.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Snack Peanuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-dry-roasted-peanuts.md) - [Snackable Kimchi Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-crisps.md) - [Regional Cuisine Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-bold.md) - [Southern-Inspired Peanut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dixie-graces-boiled-peanuts.md) - [Savory Cuisine Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-brand-potato-chips-flavors.md) - [Flavor-Forward Cashew Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-nut-snacks.md) - [Spiced Collaboration Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-x-hot-ones.md) - [Crunchy Kimchi Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-pickles.md)