# Micronutrient Nut Butters The Barney Butter Almond Butter is Flavored with Honey and Flax Seeds By M | Published 2016-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flax-seeds References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-barney-honey-flax-almond-butter/) & [barneybutter](https://barneybutter.com/) [Barney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barney-x-mala) Butter is a California-based spread brand that utilizes organic and fair trade ingredients along with superfoods such as flax seeds to its nut butters. This is the case of the Almond Butter Honey + Flax variety that features the seeds for added fibre, antioxidants and healthy fats. The Almond Butter Honey + Flax spread makes it incredibly easy for consumers to add the beneficial seeds to their diet, because they are already integrated into the [peanut-free spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sowleil). The condiment contains grounded blanched almonds sweetened with natural honey and ground flax to add omega fibres. The superfood aids in overall digestion and intestinal health. The butter can be used as a condiment on toast, fruits and even added to smoothies for an added source of protein. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superfood Nut Butters:** Utilizing organic and fair trade ingredients, nut butter brands are incorporating superfoods like flax seeds to provide added health benefits. - **Convenient Seed Integration:** By integrating healthy seeds like flax seeds into nut butters, it becomes easier for consumers to incorporate these beneficial ingredients into their diet. - **Multipurpose Nut Butters:** Nut butter brands are promoting the versatility of their products, highlighting their use as condiments, toppings, or ingredients in recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the opportunity to create innovative products that incorporate superfoods into nut butters to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Wellness and Nutrition:** The wellness and nutrition industry can take advantage of the convenience of seed integration in nut butters to develop products that enhance digestive health and overall wellness. - **Healthy Snacks:** The healthy snacks industry can tap into the trend of multipurpose nut butters and market them as a nutritious and versatile option for snacking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Nutrition Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutri-butter.md) - [Superfood Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-nut-butter.md) - [Elevated Almond Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revival-almond-butter-spreads.md) - [Mushroom-Infused Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-butter.md) - [Grab-and-Go Nut Butter Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilled-nut-seed-butter-bars.md) - [Sprinkle-Infused Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marzipan-with-sprinkles-nut-butter.md) - [Brain-Boosting Nut Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-boosting-peanut-spread.md) - [Protein Peanut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-peanut-butter.md) - [Six-Ingredient Seed Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-up-seed-butter.md)