Consumers love trying new things and even more, they love almonds. But with all the news on food-related health issues, people are becoming increasingly more aware about what they put in their bodies. In fact, over two-thirds of U.S. consumers (68%) have reported taking more “active steps to eat more healthily” over the previous year.1 So whether you're a research chef, executive chef, or product developer, try adding almonds as the perfect way to create a mouth-watering product or meal that your customer can enjoy without a lot of guilt.
Did You Know?
1 ounce of California Almonds contains:
- 35% Daily Value of vitamin E ups the antioxidant content of any product while adding a measure of shelf stability.
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3.5 grams of dietary fiber, an important touchpoint for consumers.
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6 grams of plant-based protein for vegetarian and partial vegetarian dishes and products alike.
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8% Daily Value of calcium, for those with a dairy intolerance.
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Only 1 gram of saturated fat and 13 grams of “good” mono and polyunsaturated fats.
Read on about the many nutritional benefits of almonds and how they’ll have your customers coming back for more.
1. Datamonitor Consumer Survey, Datamonitor, 2006.
