# Sprouted Nut Snacks The Sprouted Pili Nuts Serve as a Low-Carb Nut Snack By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouted-pili-nuts References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/company-spotlight-pili-nuts-by-hunter-gatherer-natural-foods/) & [eatpilinuts](http://www.eatpilinuts.com/) The US-based food company [Hunter Gatherer Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunter-gather-creatine) recently debuted a product called Sprouted Pili Nuts that serve as a nutritious snack option. The nuts are not only a healthy alternative to other pre-packaged snack foods, but they are also a [low-carb alternative to other nuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carb-alternatives) such as almonds, cashews and peanuts. The Sprouted Pili Nuts consist of lightly seasoned pili nuts in varieties such as [Spicy Chili](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-sichuan) and Traditional Style. The pili nuts come from the pili tree, which is commonly found in South East Asia. The nuts are are more eco-friendly option because they are grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers and require no external water source. They are also good for humans because they serve as a source of calcium, manganese, phosphorus and folic acid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 4% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sprouted Nut Snacks:** Nutrition-based snack alternatives that can replace pre-packaged snack foods. - **Low-carb Nut Snacks:** Creating low-carb options for traditional nut snacks, providing an alternative for customers who prefer low-carb diets. - **Eco-friendly Nuts:** Using eco-friendly farming practices to cultivate nuts for a more sustainable and environmentally conscious snack market. ### Where This Applies - **Healthy Snacks:** The trend for healthier snack options is growing and by offering nutritious alternatives, Hunter Gatherer Foods is tapping into this market. - **Low-carb Diet:** With the increasing popularity in low-carb diets there is a gap in the market for healthy nut snacks which Sprouted Pili Nuts can fulfil. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Sprouted Pili Nuts are a prime example of how companies can make a positive impact in the food industry by embracing eco-friendly and sustainable farming practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan Flavored Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-almonds-1.md) - [Aerated Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airnuts.md) - [Fermented Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-nuts.md) - [Probiotic Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-almonds.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbound-snacks-walnuts.md) - [Salty-Sweet Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinnydipped-salty-sweet.md) - [Aerated Nut-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-handful-air-nuts.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Snacking-Friendly Pecans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-pecans.md) - [Crunchy Superfood-Infused Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-alternatives-for-snacking.md)