# Locally Sourced Rice Snacks Ecomom's Sangol Organic Rice Sticks are Made With Natural Ingredients By Jana Pijak | Published 2021-02-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-rice-sticks References: [kimcmarket](https://kimcmarket.com/collections/kid-friendly-korean-food/products/ecomom-sangol-rice-sticks-산골-쌀참?variant=32312349524100) Ecomom's Sangol Organic Rice Sticks are made with natural ingredients and are a healthy option for children of all ages. Available in three flavors -- Organic Apple & Carrot, Organic Purple Sweet Potato and Organic Spinach -- these rice sticks are the perfect low sodium alternative to similar [crunchy options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-crunchables) that can feature an abundance of added preservatives. With each of its snacks made with locally sourced and organic ingredients, Korea-based food brand Ecomom uses a natural drying process for fruit and vegetables and boasts no artificial additives. Its signature [kid-friendly rice sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organix-oaty-split-stix) are made using only a few key ingredients with organic brown rice mixed with fruit or vegetable powders. These [organic snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-crunchables) are not only a tasty way to introduce fruits and vegetables into a child's diet but are also a rich source of fiber. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Locally Sourced Ingredients:** Food brands can maximize the use of locally sourced and organic ingredients to offer healthier snacking options with a potential for a competitive edge. - **Natural Drying Process:** Innovative food brands can experiment with natural drying processes for fruits and vegetables as a way to create unique and nutritious snacking offerings. - **Kid-friendly Snacks:** Food businesses can capitalize on offering healthier snack options for kids with creative marketing and product designs to encourage healthier eating habits early on. ### Where This Applies - **Organic Snacks:** Companies can capitalize on the growing demand for healthier snack options with an emphasis on organic and locally sourced ingredients. - **Health Food:** The natural drying process used in creating Ecomom's rice sticks presents an opportunity for businesses in the health food industry to innovate and offer unique products. - **Children's Snacks:** The emphasis on healthier food options for kids presents an opportunity for businesses in the children's snack industry to innovate and offer more nutritious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Toddler Snack Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-tomato-sticks.md) - [Infant-Safe Veggie Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-sticks-seaweed-corn.md) - [Savory Sticky Rice Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-rice-chips.md) - [Sustainable Sorghum Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorghum-snacks.md) - [Crunchy Fibrous Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-snaps.md) - [Veggie-Forward Savory Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-baby-puffs.md) - [Free-From Toddler Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-kids-snacks.md) - [Kid-Friendly Freeze-Dried Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-snacks.md) - [Korean Ingredient Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellinus-black-barley-brown-rice-chips.md)