At Natural Products Expo East, Hopapops shared its unique new superfood snack made with popped lotus seeds. The snack is gluten-free, rich in antioxidants, as well as high in amino acids and vitamins. Additionally, as a nourishing snack, the popped seeds provide three grams of protein and two grams of fiber.
Hopapops are offered in a variety of sweet, cheesy and spicy flavors, including Coconut, White Cheddar, Sweet Heat and Mango Habanero.
Gluten-free has grown to become more than just a small free-from food category, as consumers of all dietary needs and preferences are now able to easily find ways to indulge in flavorful versions of everything from comfort food meals to favorite snacks without much effort.
Popped Seed Snacks
'Hopapops' is a New Superfood Snack Made from Popped Lotus Seeds
Trend Themes
1. Superfood Snacks - The market for healthy and nutritious snacks made from unique ingredients provides opportunities for companies to create their own superfood snack products.
2. Gluten-free Snacks - The increasing demand for gluten-free snacks provides opportunities to create healthier snack options that cater to dietary requirements.
3. Popped Snacks - Popped and roasted seeds provides an opportunity to create healthy and tasty snacks made from unique ingredients.
Industry Implications
1. Healthy Snacks - The healthy snack industry can benefit from incorporating unique ingredients like popped lotus seeds to create nutritious options for consumers.
2. Gluten-free Food - The gluten-free food industry can develop new products that cater to dietary requirements and provide a variety of flavorful snack options.
3. Superfoods - The superfood industry can expand its offerings to include more snack options made from healthy and nutrient-rich ingredients like popped lotus seeds.