# Crispy Pomegranate Snacks This Undercover Snacks Treat Combines Quinoa, Pomegranate & Chocolate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomegranate-and-chocolate References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/undercover-snacks-launches-new-dark-chocolate--pomegranate-flavor-301026669.html) & [UndercoverSnacks](http://www.UndercoverSnacks.com) [Undercover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingredient-processing-facility) Snacks created a simple, texture-rich snack by combining quinoa with pomegranate and chocolate, offering a treat that's not only nutritious but indulgent and full of flavor. The Dark Chocolate + Pomegranate snack is like a better-for-you version of chocolate bark, as it only features 130 calories and eight grams of sugar per serving, all in a formula that features 100% Rainforest [Alliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) Certified cocoa, non-GMO ingredients and a free-from formula that appeals to many. All Undercover Snacks are created to be school-safe, allergy-friendly, free from peanuts and tree nuts and certified gluten-free. This year, Undercover Snacks' Dark Chocolate + Pomegranate flavor has been selected as a NEXTY Awards Finalist in the Best New Sweet or Dessert category. Image Credit: Undercover Snacks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Nutritious Indulgence:** There's an opportunity for the creation of guilt-free snacks that satisfy cravings while still being healthy. - **Allergy-friendly Foods:** Developing snacks that are free from common allergens can open up new markets and tap into a growing demand for safe food options. - **Eco-friendly Ingredients:** Using sustainable and responsibly-sourced ingredients in snacks can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and help differentiate products in a competitive market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthy Snacks:** Brands can create healthier versions of classic snacks by using less sugar, using natural ingredients, and including superfoods like quinoa and pomegranate. - **Allergy-friendly Foods:** The allergy-free food industry offers a variety of opportunities, including creating healthy snacks that are free from common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, dairy, etc. - **Sustainable Food:** As consumers become more aware of their carbon footprint, companies can create products that emphasize the use of eco-friendly ingredients to appeal to conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks.md) - [Healthy Seasonal Seed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-choccy-cranberry.md) - [Dairy-Free Crispy Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites1.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Chocolate Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covered-almonds.md) - [Seasonal Chai Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-medley.md) - [State-Of-The-Art Ingredient Processing Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingredient-processing-facility.md) - [Clean Ingredient Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-snacks-chocolate-covered-salted-caramel-mini.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Pistachio Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-snacks.md)