# Better-for-You Almond Snacks Blue Diamond Thin Dipped Almonds Have a Chocolatey Profile By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-06-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-dipped-almonds References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/109143-blue-diamond-debuts-chocolate-thin-dipped-almonds) & [bluediamondgrowers](https://bluediamondgrowers.com/)  The [Blue Diamond](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-brownie-almonds) Thin Dipped Almonds are the latest addition to the brand's product portfolio that aims to provide consumers with a better-for-you snack option that doesn't skimp on sweet, chocolatey flavor. The snack starts off with the brand's signature almonds that have been dipped in a bit of chocolate to give each serving a sweet, satisfying flavor profile. The product features 50% less sugar than the average [chocolate-covered almond snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-covered-almonds) on the market to give it a competitive, lower sugar edge and features 170-calorie with five-grams in protein per 19 almonds. Senior Vice President of [Global Consumer Division](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-1) Raj Joshi spoke on the Blue Diamond Thin Dipped Almonds saying, "Whether you're a health nut or not, Thin Dipped Almonds offer a smart choice when it comes to sweet snacking. The thin layer of chocolate enhances the almond's natural crunch while allowing snackers to enjoy a sweet treat—without the guilt!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Low-sugar Almond Snacks:** Opportunity for snack and health food industries to create similar products with lower sugar content. - **Better-for-you Chocolate Dipping Techniques:** Opportunity for confectionery industries to experiment with different chocolate dipping techniques that can result in lower sugar intake for consumers. - **Protein-rich Snacking Alternatives:** Opportunity for food and wellness industries to provide more protein-rich snack options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food:** Opportunity for snack food manufacturers to create and market more low-sugar options. - **Confectionery:** Opportunity for chocolate and confectionery manufacturers to explore and develop different types of chocolate dipping techniques. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to promote more protein-rich snack options as a healthier choice in comparison to traditional snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-for-You Dipped Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-1.md) - [Festive Nut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-brownie-almonds.md) - [Crunchy Almond-Coconut Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-coconut-almond-bites.md) - [Slightly Coated Chocolate Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slightly-coated-dark-chocolate-almonds.md) - [Sweetly Creamy Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-butter-almonds.md) - [Dipped Seasonal Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-almonds.md) - [Salty-Sweet Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinnydipped-salty-sweet.md) - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-milk-chocolate-toffee-almond-sea-salt-snaps.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Chocolate Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covered-almonds.md)