# Umami Superfood Snacks Honest Sea's Seaweed Bites are Boosted by Texture-Rich Additions By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-06-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-bites References: [bioliving.au](https://www.bioliving.com.au/seaweed-bites-25g)  Seaweed strips are commonly enjoyed as a standalone, salty, savory, umami snack and [Honest Sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-inspired-condiments) transforms this popular treat into an indulgent, bark-like delicacy with a crunchy and textured layer at the bottom of its seaweed bites. These seaweed snacks elevate the snacking experience with the addition of natural and organic ingredients like coconut, buckwheat, almonds and quinoa. These [vegan, gluten-free snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-poppers) spotlight a superfood from the sea that's rich in minerals and nutrients in an unconventional way, speaking to snackers who want indulgent experiences that go beyond roasted seaweed sheets—plus a beneficial boost from other nutritious ingredients. These multi-textured Honest Sea seaweed snacks can be savored in crunchy varieties like Coconut & Almond and Quinoa & Sea Salt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 16% - 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 - **Multi-textured Snacks:** Opportunity for creating snacks with different layers of texture to enhance the snacking experience. - **Indulgent Superfood Snacks:** Opportunity to combine healthy superfood ingredients with indulgent flavors and textures. - **Unconventional Snack Experiences:** Opportunity to offer unique and unexpected snack options that differentiate from traditional snacks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthy Snack Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the health food industry to innovate and create indulgent, superfood-based snacks. - **Seaweed Snack Industry:** Opportunity to introduce new variations of seaweed snacks with different textures and flavors. - **Organic Snack Industry:** Opportunity to emphasize natural and organic ingredients in creating unique and unconventional snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Seaweed Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-seaweed-bites.md) - [Well-Seasoned Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpie-chips.md) - [Savory Seaweed Flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-flakes.md) - [Protein-Rich Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpeat-snack.md) - [Supergrain Seaweed Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-puffs.md) - [Seaweed-Infused Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-take.md) - [Kelp-Infused Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-seasoning.md) - [Air-Puffed Kelp Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-kelp-chips.md) - [Bite-Sized Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitesized-seaweed-snacks.md)