# Gut-Friendly Snack Mixes Boundless' Nut and Seed Mixes are Full of Fibre and Nutrients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-03-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-and-seed-mix References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/boundless-announces-new-national-listings-and-unveils-raft-of-npd-as-it-brings-gut-happy-snacking-to-the-masses/) & [weareboundless](https://weareboundless.co.uk/)  Boundless, a brand that's known for [gut happy snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gutzy), makes activated nut and seed mixes that are high in fibre and protein, free from gluten and fueled by only 100% natural ingredients. The Nuts and Seeds Boosts from the brand are offered in several flavorful, nutrient-dense varieties like Orange & Maple Syrup; Smoky BBQ; Sweet Chilli; and Salt & Chilli Pepper. A well-balanced blend of pecans, almonds, cashews and walnuts, plus [pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-snack-clusters) are some of the ingredients that are the basis of these gut-friendly snacks. With more consumers educating themselves on the benefits of gut health and the role that it plays beyond their digestive health, they are investing in [functional snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activia-gut-health) that offer much more than just flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 15% - 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 - **Gut-healthy Snacking:** Opportunity for brands to develop more gut-friendly snacks with natural ingredients and high in fiber and protein. - **Functional Ingredients:** Opportunity for companies to explore and incorporate functional ingredients known to promote gut health in their snack products. - **Plant-based Nutrition:** Increased interest in plant-based diets and veganism opens the door for plant-based snack products that promote gut health. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthy Snack Industry:** Brands in the healthy snack market can innovate with more gut-friendly options and advertise the health benefits to attract consumers. - **Natural Foods Industry:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market products that are completely natural, free from chemicals, and promote gut health. - **Functional Foods Industry:** Functional food and beverage companies can expand their product lines and create more plant-based, gut-friendly options to cater to the growing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Fiber Gut Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/35-gut-booster-mega-mix.md) - [Gut-Friendly Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boundless-chips.md) - [Fiber-Powered Oat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-snacks.md) - [Fermented Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-nuts.md) - [Probiotic Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-almonds.md) - [Gut-Friendly Granola Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-friendly-granola-clusters.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-nature-snacks-smart-mix.md) - [Prebiotic Gut Health Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gutzy.md) - [Gut-Supporting Veggie Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-hiprotein-veggie.md)