Brussels sprouts may not be the most desirable green vegetable out there, but those who love them will appreciate these Brussel Bytes vegetable snacks. The Cheezy Herb, Chili Pumpkin and Tamarind Apple snacks boast exotic flavor coatings that make this green vegetable more palatable to the masses. As an added bonus, the snacks are raw, non-GMO, gluten-free and vegan, made with a range of organic ingredients like sprouts, coconut, cashews, pumpkin seeds and kale.
Now that sweet potato and kale chips have become quite popular, consumers are looking to other unusual vegetables for snacking solutions. Some of these unusual vegetable snacks now take the form of carrots, tomatoes, parsnips and spinach, which satisfy the need for a comforting crunch, without the guilty feelings that come with eating fatty and salty junk foods.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Exotic Vegetable Snacks
- As consumers continue to look for healthier snacking options, new and exotic vegetable-based snacks will disrupt the traditional snacking industry.
- Utilizing Unpopular Vegetables
- By finding unique flavors and cooking methods, previously unpopular vegetables like Brussels sprouts can become a popular choice for snacks and meals.
- Organic Ingredient Sourcing
- The trend towards healthier, organic and sustainable eating means that companies will need to be transparent about the sources of their ingredients and where possible, use fresh, seasonal produce.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Health & Wellness
- The health food sector will continue to grow as consumers demand more natural and nutritious snacks.
- Plant-based Foods
- Further development of plant-based food products will be a profitable and rewarding industry as the trend towards organic, sustainable and meatless eating gains momentum.
- Organic Farming
- As consumers become increasingly concerned about where their food comes from, organic farming will gain momentum as a vital industry for meeting the demand for natural and sustainable produce.
