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Sweet and salty snacks: Almonds

Jun 2018

Snacks are not only becoming healthier but also more wholesome, satisfying and nutritious. Almonds can be used in healthy and indulgent products alike, adding a premium appeal. They can also help inspire new products since they come in several forms – sliced, diced, meals, flours, butters and milks. Moreover, they are versatile, working well with both sweet and salty flavors. Snacking is at the forefront of food innovation and almonds are a trending ingredient for suppliers looking to capitalize on consumer appetites for new flavor experiences.

1. Graze Deconstructed Cinnamon Apple Pie With Yogurt Coated Raisins, Blanched Almonds And Cinnamon Dusted Apple Pieces (US)
2. Calbee Miino Skin On Potato Sticks With Salt And Unglazed Almonds (Japan)
3. Florette Dried Fruits For Salads (Spain)
4. Kettle Brand Potato Chips Cooked In 100% Almond Oil: Wood Smoked Sea Salt (US)
5. NA Nature Addicts My Mix Love Framboise: Raspberry, Cashews, Almonds And Pumpkin Seeds Mix (Portugal)
6. Culinary Tours Lemon Glazed California Almonds With Dried Blueberries (US)
7. Pop Smile Premium Popcorn With Caramel And Almond Flavor (Taiwan)
8. Hema Almonds And Peanuts With Seaweed (Netherlands)
9. Calbee Crispy Potato Chips With Almond Salt Flavor (Japan)
10. Xuan Mind Almond And Seaweed Crispy Pork Paper (Taiwan)

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Pop Smile Premium Popcorn With Caramel And Almond Flavor (Taiwan). Premium popcorn with caramel and almond flavor, in a resealable plastic pouch. Non-genetically modified corn kernels. No coloring. No flavor.

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