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HEALTHY SNACKS

Challenges of the food industry

In a context marked by the need to take care of our well-being, the development of healthy snacks is a necessary challenge. From the careful choice of ingredients to process innovation, there are several ways to make your products delight the palate without compromising the consumer's health.

What do consumers look for in a healthy snack?

SUGAR REDUCTION

In the world of healthy snacks, sugar-free options are gaining more and more prominence. In Europe, 25% of snack bar consumers avoid snacking on a regular basis due to their high sugar content. On the other hand, in the UK, 32% of consumers cite the "Low/Reduced Sugar" claim as the most important factor when choosing a snack bar.

NATURAL INGREDIENTS

During 2023, the snacks sector experienced a remarkable rebound, leaving behind the decline that had marked the post-pandemic period. During this period, a total of 5848 products were launched on the market, 20% of which were made with Natural Ingredients, 8% more than the previous year, exceeding the overall growth rate of the sector.

ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS

It is predicted that by 2027, 75% of protein demand will be of plant origin, with an expected annual growth of 11% for products incorporating them. On the other hand, in Spain, investments in sustainable proteins increased by 58% between 2021 and 2022, indicating a clear focus by companies on innovation in alternative proteins.

*Sources: Mintel GNPD, 2023 | Alimarket, 2023

Plant-based snack with healthy claims

Vegan and plant-based claims experienced a significant increase in snack bar launches between August 2019 and July 2023. Snack launches with "vegan" or "no animal ingredients" claims increased from 27% to 37%.

These products also tend to highlight messages such as gluten-free, non-GMO and organic.

*Source: Mintel GNPD, 2023

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Innovative solutions for healthy snacks

Paradise Fruits

Its range of freeze-dried fruit products has a wide variety of clean label formats that maintain their structure when rehydrated. In addition, it is a vegan product, with natural flavor and no added sugars, which, by maintaining a low water activity, is viable for applications such as grajeados, direct consumption or energy bars.

Taura

JustFruit™ is a line of products made with exclusive fruit ingredients that ischaracterized by its long shelf life and variety of textures . In addition, it can be presented in cubes or flakes, ideal for bars or as a snack, although thanks to itscold moulding technology, it allows for original and healthy shapes.

Naturis

"Impulses" is a range of ingredients composed of a wide variety of legumes, seeds and cereals that can add color and flavor to your snack, as they are gluten-free and nutritionally very interesting. In addition, they have been naturally treated and chopped, provide a very crunchy texture and can be consumed as a snack, in bars or crackers, for example.

Glanbia Nutritionals

Glanbia Nutritionals offers a wide range of protein isolates and concentrates (pea or dairy), keeping the texture and flavor smooth while avoiding hardening. On the other hand, they have a range of crisps made with milk protein and rice starch to add a crunchy texture.

Ingredients and solutions Trades

These fruit pieces and slices from Paradise Fruits are the perfect component for a variety of applications, from chocolate bars to muesli to ice cream. Carefully cut and freeze-dried, they preserve valuable nutrients and visually enhance the final product.

The technology of cold moulding Taura's process allows the incorporation of any component to the fruit without losing its efficacy. The result of this process is a healthy snack. ready to eatwith a clean formulation and all the natural flavor of the fruit.

These Naturis lentils are 100% organic and when combined with muesli, cereals or yogurt, they become a complement to enrich any snack, thanks to their abundant vegetable protein content, low calories and low glycemic index.

Glanbia Nutritionals BarPro® 291 is a partially hydrolyzed milk protein isolate designed to extend the shelf life of bars. It can be used as the main source of protein in high-dairy nutrition bars, ensuring extended freshness.

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