# Seed-Based Snack Foods The New Organic Superseed Crunch Snack are Made from Whole Superseeds By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-crunch References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118555-organic-superseed-crunch) & [absolutelygf](http://absolutelygf.com/index.php) The health food company Absolutely Gluten-Free recently debuted a new product called Organic Superseed Crunch, which is meant to serve as a nutritious snack option. With a growing number of consumers ditching gluten for health or lifestyle reasons, this new snack food is likely to be a hit among conscious shoppers. The new Organic Superseed Crunch snacks consist of bite-sized pieces made from whole superseeds such as chia, flax and sesame. The brand chose these particular ingredients because they are rich in Omega 3 ALA, [prebiotic fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-crunchy-rollers-with-prebiotics) and antioxidants. The snacks are also a good source of fatty acids and other minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron. Designed to appeal to both children and adults, the seed-based snacks are a [healthy alternative to junk food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-clusters). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Gluten-free Snacks:** Opportunity for creating more gluten-free snack options using natural and healthy ingredients. - **Superseeds:** Innovation potential in developing new snack products using nutrient-rich superseeds like chia, flax, and sesame. - **Healthy Alternative Snacks:** There is a market for healthy snack options that appeal to both kids and adults, providing an opportunity for creating more nutritious snack alternatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation in the food industry to create and market more gluten-free and healthy snack options. - **Nutritional Supplements:** Potential for incorporating superseeds into nutritional supplements for improved health benefits. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunities for companies in the health and wellness sector to develop and promote healthy snack alternatives to junk food. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snacking-Friendly Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-raw-snacking-granola.md) - [Kid-Friendly Superseed Mix-Ins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed.md) - [Seed Flour Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-flour-cookies.md) - [Snackable Seed Butter Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-butter-berries.md) - [Savory Textural Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-heart-crunch.md) - [Crunchy Nut-Free Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-crunch-corn.md) - [Crunchy Chickpea Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-granola-crunch-mix.md) - [Savory Superfood Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-seed-organic-granola.md) - [Plant-Based Puffed Grain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tosi-superpops.md)