# Freshly Seasoned Almond Snacks Blüm Toasty Almonds are Seasoned at the Time of Eating By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-almonds References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/16191-nut-innovation-accelerating-in-snacks-butters) & [eatblum](https://eatblum.com/shopifyproducts/blum-toasty-almonds-5-pack/) Most almond snacks on the market are pre-seasoned and available only in [sweet flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinnydipped-salty-sweet) but Blüm's Toasty Almonds radically setting themselves apart by offering an entirely new way for people to snack. According to John Peterson, co-founder of Blüm, "We recognized it was time to introduce the consumer to a fresher seasoned almond product. The almonds in the kit are pasteurized—by law—but unprocessed. The consumer is the one who seasons them and then has an as fresh-as-possible product." Blüm Toasty Almonds are offered in not just sweet but also [savory and spicy varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-x-hot-ones) like Garlic Parmesan and Spicy Chili Lime. The naturally gluten-free snacks boast five to six grams of protein per serving and they come with individual seasoning sachets and [almond oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-toppers) to adhere the flavors to the dry nuts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Personalized Snacks:** Blüm's Toasty Almonds kit offers a unique and personalized snacking experience by allowing consumers to season the nuts themselves. - **Savory Snacks:** Blüm's Toasty Almonds are disrupting the almond snack industry by offering savory flavors, which are not commonly available in the market. - **DIY Snacks:** Blüm's Toasty Almonds DIY kit brings innovation by providing a new way for consumers to prepare their snacks and enjoy a fresher product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Industry:** The snack industry can explore opportunities to expand their product offerings with more personalized and savory snack options like Blüm's Toasty Almonds. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers can consider offering DIY snack kits for consumers to assemble and season themselves, presenting a new business model and an innovative snacking experience. - **Healthy Snacks Industry:** Healthy snack companies can use natural and unprocessed ingredients like Blüm Toasty Almonds and provide customization options for customers to create their own unique flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Nut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-brownie-almonds.md) - [Sweetly Creamy Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-butter-almonds.md) - [Black Garlic Almond Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanesestyle-almonds.md) - [Savory Black Pepper Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-black-pepper-almonds.md) - [Sweet Holiday-Themed Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-almonds.md) - [Skinless Gourmet Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuffnut.md) - [Dipped Seasonal Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-almonds.md) - [Regional Cuisine Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-bold.md) - [Flavorful Mixed Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-almonds-and-more.md)