Trader Joe's Bollywood Popcorn Boasts a Savory Tikka Masala Flavor
Katherine Pendrill — August 18, 2016 — Lifestyle
References: traderjoes & brandeating
The Grocery Chain Trader Joe's recently introduced a new product called 'Bollywood Popcorn' that draws inspiration from Indian cuisine. In recent years, flavored popcorn has become a popular treat among those looking for lighter snack options. This new popcorn makes use of authentic Indian spices for a treat that is extra flavorful.
Trader Joe's new Bollywood Popcorn combines air-popped corn with a tikka masala-inspired seasoning. More specifically, the popcorn is spiced with turmeric, cardamom, mustard seeds and garam masala. Despite the fact that the snack draws inspiration from a classic chicken dish, the popcorn is vegan, kosher and nut-free.
The new popcorn snack demonstrates the growing demand for food products that draw inspiration from the cuisine of other countries.
Trader Joe's new Bollywood Popcorn combines air-popped corn with a tikka masala-inspired seasoning. More specifically, the popcorn is spiced with turmeric, cardamom, mustard seeds and garam masala. Despite the fact that the snack draws inspiration from a classic chicken dish, the popcorn is vegan, kosher and nut-free.
The new popcorn snack demonstrates the growing demand for food products that draw inspiration from the cuisine of other countries.
Trend Themes
1. Flavored Popcorn - There is an opportunity to create innovative and unique flavored popcorn snacks using inspiration from different cuisines.
2. Authentic Spices - There is a potential for incorporating authentic and exotic spices into various snacks and food products to offer a new level of flavor experience.
3. International Cuisine-inspired Snacks - There is a market for snacks that draw inspiration from the flavors and ingredients of different countries, offering consumers a taste of global cuisines in convenient and accessible formats.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Food - There is an opportunity for snack food companies to create and market flavored popcorn snacks that cater to consumer preferences for lighter and more diverse snack options.
2. Spices - There is an opportunity for spice manufacturers and suppliers to develop and market authentic spice blends for use in snacks and food products, providing unique and flavorful options to consumers.
3. Food Products - There is an opportunity for food companies to develop and market snacks and food products that draw inspiration from international cuisines, catering to consumers' growing interest in global flavors and culinary experiences.
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