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# Functional Spice Blends
Spiced Nutrition Assembles Herbs and Spices Based on Nutrients & Flavor

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-06-20 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-blend
References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2018/06/spiced-nutrition.html) & [spicednutrition](https://spicednutrition.co.uk/shop)

When it comes to choosing a spice blend, consumers' first thoughts tend to be on flavor—but Spiced Nutrition is out to change this with [functional combinations of herbs and spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blume) with a focus on both nutrients and flavor.

Spiced Nutrition offers different [seasoning blends to support muscle function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-seasoning), the immune system and the metabolism, aiming to capture the eyes of the health-conscious consumer. Each blend offers a natural source of vitamins and minerals, which is noted on the front of the package with a graphic detail.

Just like pre-mixed spice blends that can be found in the supermarket, these products have the potential to be used in a wide range of cooking applications for added health support.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Functional Spice Blends:** Blends of herbs and spices are formulated to offer health benefits and flavor experience.
- **Nutrient-focused Food Products:** Food products are formulated to highlight the nutritional value of each ingredient.
- **Wellness-centric Seasoning:** Seasoning products are made with an emphasis on their potential health benefits.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Food Industry:** Food producers can innovate by incorporating functional spice blends to provide added value to their products.
- **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry can leverage functional spice blends as an added benefit for consumers.
- **Packaging Industry:** Companies in the packaging industry can offer informative labeling that highlights the nutritional value of the product for consumers.

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