# Cheesy Peanut Snacks These Smokey Mozzarella Peanuts Combine Two Unlikely Ingredients By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mozzarella-peanuts References: [carolinanut](http://carolinanut.com/product/smokey-mozzarella-peanuts/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/carolinanutco/photos/a.471063249627310.1073741830.469975456402756/1013513258715637/?type=3&theater) Earlier this year, the Carolina Nut Company debuted its new Smokey Mozzarella Peanuts at the 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo. While the brand already offers unique nut mixes such as Bacon Ranch Peanuts and Maui Onion Peanuts, its latest offering is the perfect option for cheese lovers. The new Smokey Mozzarella Peanuts combine the brand's protein-packed, colossal peanuts with a smokey, cheese-flavored seasoning. After seasoning, the nuts are hand-roasted in Henderson, North Carolina, to bring out the delicious flavors. The result is a nutty snack that delivers the savory, wood-smoked taste of mozzarella cheese. While the idea of combining cheese with peanuts may sound unusual, the new flavor combination demonstrates the growing demand for products that pair unlikely ingredients to create unique snacking experiences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Combining Unlikely Ingredients:** The trend of combining unlikely ingredients is growing, creating unique snacking experiences. - **Cheese-flavored Snacks:** There is a rising demand for snacks with cheese-flavored seasoning. - **Hand-roasted Snacks:** Hand-roasted snacks offer a delicious and unique flavor profile. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can tap into the trend of combining unlikely ingredients to create innovative products. - **Nut Industry:** The nut industry can explore the growing demand for cheese-flavored snacks. - **Artisan Snack Industry:** The artisan snack industry has an opportunity to promote hand-roasted snacks as a unique offering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hickory-Smoked Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickory-smoked-bbq-cheese-puffs.md) - [Flavor-Forward Cashew Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-nut-snacks.md) - [Dual Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-nut-duos.md) - [Savory Stick-Style Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sargento-cheese-snacks.md) - [Authentically Smoked BBQ Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-cheese-puffs.md) - [Cookie-Paired Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-balanced-breaks.md) - [Smoky Cheese-Flavored Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-smoked.md) - [Masala-Coated Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masala-cheese-snacks.md) - [Piquant Cheese Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piquant-cheese-crisps.md)