# Gourmet Pumpkin Seeds SuperSeedz' Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Boast Sweet, Salty and Savory Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-pumpkin-seeds References: [superseedz](http://superseedz.com/index.php/products/super-spicy) When it comes to flavoring pepitas, people tend to default to salt as a seasoning when preparing roasted pumpkin seeds. But if this has become tiresome (particularly after every Halloween) SuperSeedz is worth checking out for some fresh flavor inspiration. The brand makes a variety of dry-roasted, all-natural pumpkin seeds that are free of shells, making flavors like Maple Sugar & Sea Salt, Cinnamon & Sugar, Curious Curry and Coco Joe are ready to eat straight out of the bag. Alternatively, these pre-seasoned seeds could be [tossed over salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-gourmet-and-tajin), yogurt or into trail mix for an unusual hit of flavor. As [nutrient-dense superfoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-pecans) and [unconventional flavoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-no-shells-sweet-cinnamon) are both currently having their time in the spotlight, these roasted pumpkin seeds have the potential to catch the eyes of many adventurous and health-conscious consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unique Flavorings:** SuperSeedz offers a variety of pre-seasoned pumpkin seeds, setting a trend of unique flavorings for healthy snacks. - **Convenient Health Foods:** As more health-conscious consumers look for easy, on-the-go snacks, roasted pumpkin seeds offer a convenient option. - **Nutrient-dense Snacking:** The popularity of nutrient-dense superfoods means that snacks like roasted pumpkin seeds will continue to be in demand. ### Where This Applies - **Healthy Snacks:** SuperSeedz' roasted pumpkin seeds offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the healthy snack industry, with their unique flavors and nutrient-dense properties. - **Plant-based Foods:** As more consumers adopt plant-based diets, products like roasted pumpkin seeds offer a protein-rich, vegan snack option. - **Trail Mix & Granola:** Roasted pumpkin seeds can be easily incorporated into trail mix and granola products, offering a healthy and flavorful addition to these snack categories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Six-Ingredient Seed Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-up-seed-butter.md) - [Flavor-Forward Cashew Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-nut-snacks.md) - [Baking-Focused Toasted Seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-toasted-seeds.md) - [Cheesecake-Flavored Sunflower Seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smackin-strawberry-cheesecake.md) - [Seed-Based Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-snack-clusters.md) - [Artisan Flavored Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-almonds-1.md) - [Tabletop Seed Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-need-seeds.md) - [Classically Seasoned Pistachio Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-no-shells-sea-salt-pepper.md) - [Seasoned In-Shell Pistachio Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-seasoned-salt.md)