In response to the growing demand for legumes and better-for-you food options, Carmelina Brands debuted its Chick Pea Puree at the 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show. The versatile, preservative-free puree boasts no added salt, sugars or citric acid—just chickpeas—for a simple, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified formula. The product is packaged in a triple-barrier, BPA-Free aseptic bag, which can be opened, seasoned and blended to create the desired consistency.
With this innovative Chick Pea Puree, a wide range of sweet and savory snacks, dips and meals and be prepared, including everything from hummus to sandwich spreads and baked goods—all without the need to soak chickpeas for an extended period of time, cook or drain them.
Protein-rich chickpeas are now being used as the bases of many unexpected edible products, including everything from cookie dough and nut-free spreads to pastas.
Versatile Chickpea Purées
Carmelina Brands' 'Chick Pea Puree' Supports the Demand for Legumes
Trend Themes
1. Growing Demand for Legumes - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing new and innovative ways to incorporate legumes into various food products, such as snacks, dips, and meals.
2. Better-for-you Food Options - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating healthier alternatives to traditional food options, like using chickpea puree as a substitute for ingredients like flour or butter in baked goods.
3. Versatile Food Puree Products - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Expanding the range of food puree options, allowing for versatile usage in cooking and baking applications across different cuisines.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporating legumes into various food products to meet the rising demand for healthier food options.
2. Snack Food - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing innovative snacks using legumes like chickpeas as the main ingredient.
3. Bakery and Pastry - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating gluten-free and healthier baked goods by using chickpea puree as a substitute for traditional ingredients.