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Natural Products Expo West trend preview: 6 satisfying–and healthy–snacks
Potentially the time of day when nutrition slip-ups most often occur, the newest suite of snacks contain healthful ingredients such as prebiotic fiber, plant-based protein and limited refined grains to make snack time the best time.
February 26, 2019
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This not-too-sweet lollipop is made with a beautiful blend of USDA Organic and vegan pure cane sugar, beet sugar, corn syrup and delicious, herbaceous add-ins such as thyme flowers, lemon oil, turmeric and curcumin. Notably, the lollipop stick is biodegradeable and seed-containing—plant it in the ground horizontally and cover with soil to grow an heirloom herb or flower. SRP: $6.75 for 3; Booth H1026 Macro force: Material optimization
Most prebiotic, keto-friendly chocolate bars contain an amalgamation of food-like zero-calorie sweeteners and extracts that you can’t pronounce. But Gutsii, a new brand hailing from Australia, keeps it simple with cocoa mass, fiber-rich inulin, cocoa butter, dried raspberries and vanilla bean. Plus, there’s a whopping 11.4 grams prebiotic fiber in each 151-calorie bar. SRP: $2.29; Booth H405 Macro force: A life of vitality
Quinoa is one ancient grain that has reached peak popularity. But sorghum? This gluten-free grain has yet to gain widespread star status. With its line of delicious sorghum-containing snacks, Ka-Pop! is motivated to help this nutrient-dense ingredient go mainstream. We favor this simple, Olive Oil & Sea Salt flavor, which contains just whole-grain sorghum, white sorghum, olive oil and sea salt. SRP: $3.49; Booth H1027 Macro force: Ancient wisdom
Made simply with almond milk, oats, dates, vanilla extract and sea salt, this fresh, ready-to-eat breakfast is ideal for healthy eaters who can never remember to soak oats in the refrigerator the night before. Each oblong cup or “pod” contains a filling 9 grams protein and 310 calories (enough to keep you full until lunch). Also available in delicious flavors such as Wild Blueberry, Dark Cacao and—for those mornings when you need an extra oomph—Coconut Cold Brew. SRP: $3.99; Booth H310 Macro force: Coping with chaos
Sweet potatoes are a trending vegetable among the nutrition-focused and paleo crowd thanks to their abundance of nutrients such as vitamin A derived from beta-carotene. Spudsy highlights the vegetable by making it snackable, protein-containing and fun. These sweet potato puffs contain a blend of sweet potato flour, rice meal, pea protein isolate and a flurry of spices such as paprika and sea salt to give them a savory, satisfying flavor. SRP: $3.99; Booth H1108 Macro force: Building tomorrow's brands
One of the cleanest grain-free tortillas we’ve ever seen, Positively Plantain crafts delicious tortillas from plantains, baking powder and Celtic sea salt—that’s it! (And no, there isn’t any banana taste.) We also love this Fort Collins, Colorado-based brand for its mission to donate 10 percent of profits to worthy organizations such as UNIDOS, a nonprofit that aids individuals and businesses in Puerto Rico (where plantains are a staple food) who were impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. SRP: $6.99; Booth 8024 Macro force: Discovering ailment triggers
One of the cleanest grain-free tortillas we’ve ever seen, Positively Plantain crafts delicious tortillas from plantains, baking powder and Celtic sea salt—that’s it! (And no, there isn’t any banana taste.) We also love this Fort Collins, Colorado-based brand for its mission to donate 10 percent of profits to worthy organizations such as UNIDOS, a nonprofit that aids individuals and businesses in Puerto Rico (where plantains are a staple food) who were impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. SRP: $6.99; Booth 8024 Macro force: Discovering ailment triggers
The next time their blood sugar dips below average, consumers have the opportunity to reach for any or all of these nutrient-fortified, individually packaged snacks. We love these products' innovative ingredients and friendliness toward specialty diets such as keto and vegan.
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