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# Allergy-Friendly Seed Spreads
'SunButter' is a Peanut-Free Spread That's Made with Sunflower Seeds

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-27 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbutter
References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/industry-news-back-to-school-with-peanut-free-allergy-friendly-sunbutter/) & [sunbutter](http://sunbutter.com/product/sunbutter-natural/)

As its name suggests, '[SunButter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbutter-jammies)' is an all-natural spread that's made with a base of roasted sunflower seeds rather than peanuts. The product is rich in Vitamin E and fiber, making it a wholesome product for kids who suffer from [nut allergies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbutter).

SunButter reports that nearly 60% of schools currently restrict the use of peanuts or peanut butter, while 14% of schools complete ban peanut products outright. This peanut-free product makes for an easy substitute to peanut butter that's just as nourishing.

As well as making a great [replacement for peanut butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-earth-100-nuts) in sandwiches, this sunflower seed spread from SunButter can be used as a stand-in for nut butters in just about any recipe. In addition to offering SunButter in a Natural variety, the brand also makes types like Creamy, Organic and No Sugar Added.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 19% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Peanut-free Spreads:** Creating spreads made from alternative ingredients that are safe for individuals with peanut allergies.
- **Allergy-friendly Foods:** Developing food products that cater to individuals with specific allergies or dietary restrictions.
- **Ingredient Substitution:** Exploring alternative ingredients that can serve as substitutes for traditional food products.

### Where This Applies

- **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to develop and produce allergy-friendly spreads and other allergy-friendly food products.
- **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to market and promote the nutritional benefits of allergy-friendly spreads and other allergy-friendly food products.
- **Education:** Opportunity for schools and educational institutions to provide peanut-free alternatives for students with nut allergies.

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