Nuts and their derivatives are an increasingly common ingredient in the development of products for the food industry.
In segments such as snacks and breakfasts, their versatility, nutritional properties, and ability to enhance flavor and improve the sensory appeal of a formulation make them a rising ingredient.
At Itac Professional, we have developed a series of success stories where we explain how different trends, including the use of artificial intelligence and data analysis, naturalness, convenience, and no-added-sugar labels, are driving the development of new nut-based products.
In this chapter, we present the fifth success story from One Step Foods, a brand founded by a cardiologist, which has launched a range of snacks and breakfasts with clinically relevant amounts of nutrients that help lower LDL («bad») cholesterol naturally.
About the product
Keeping cholesterol in check has traditionally meant eating bland foods or taking pills. However, the food industry is undergoing a revolution thanks to the «Food as Medicine» approach.
Unlike products that rely on synthetic or purified ingredients, the key to the success of these new formulations lies in whole foods.
By preserving the natural food matrix, a full spectrum of bioactive compounds is provided, working in perfect harmony.
Each serving in this range combines therapeutic doses of four key nutrients with synergistic effects:
- Soluble fiber
- Plant sterols
- Omega-3
- Antioxidants
To achieve this impact, the recipes rely on the highest quality plant-based raw materials: nuts and seeds, such as chia and flax, whole grains like oats, and fruits and superfoods like blueberries and cacao.
Below, we share some resources about this project:
Video presentation of the success story
If you found this success story interesting, don’t miss our section in the Creativity and Inspiration Hub for professionals at Itac Professional, Importaco’s B2B brand, where we discuss other innovative uses for these ingredients and the accompanying consumer drivers and trends.
Do you have a new project involving nuts? Do you need advice on a specific type or a derivative of these ingredients? Contact our team.
