{"id":12966,"date":"2022-03-22T11:11:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T09:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itacpro.develacq.startgoconnection.es\/?p=12966"},"modified":"2022-05-23T13:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T11:05:50","slug":"new-uses-of-nuts-in-the-food-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itac-professional.com\/en\/blog\/new-uses-of-nuts-in-the-food-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Top new uses of nuts in the food industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The popularity of nuts in the development of new products for the food industry grows with each passing year. In addition to the more traditional sectors that use this ingredient, such as chocolate, bakery, ice cream and nougat, there is an increasing number of manufacturers who choose to <\/span>enhance their products with nuts <\/b>and its many derivatives. In this article we will tell you why. Let\u2019s get into it!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the greatest advantages of making formulations with nuts?<\/b><\/h2>\n

This raw material is attractive because it fits perfectly with the new trends that encourage a new way to eat food. These are <\/span>sustainable<\/b> ingredients<\/span>, transparent <\/b>before consumers<\/span>; <\/b>they are <\/span>versatile<\/b>, since they go perfectly with foods and beverages and are great for all kinds of diets: vegan, plant-based, free-from, keto\/ketogenic and fibre-rich, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With properties like these, it comes as no surprise that the number of <\/span>nut products on the market is on the rise. Are you looking for inspiration? Find out how it is influencing the different sectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Top new uses of nuts in the food industry<\/b><\/h2>\n

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This is one of the industries that is influenced the most by nuts. The main trends driving its addition include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • The need to enrich products with functional nutrients<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Certain nuts, such as walnuts, are major sources of <\/span>vitamins with natural nootropics<\/b>1<\/sup><\/b>,<\/b> which boost the <\/span>cognitive system<\/b>. This is also the case for its <\/span>protein content<\/b>. Because of a less-structured meal consumption, consumers demand protein-rich snacks that can serve as food alternatives at any time of day.<\/span>
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    • Filling power<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Another driver for manufacturers is developing <\/span>solutions packed with nutrients such as fibre or good fats that also provide lots of <\/span>energy. It has been demonstrated that almonds have great filling powers thanks to their high content of metabolisable energy.<\/span>
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      • Search for indulgence and healthiness<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        When combined with other ingredients, nuts can <\/span>surprise consumers during consumption and evoke sensations, nostalgic memories or highlight flavours. Nuts go perfectly with daring flavours that, for example, combine sweet and sour, and that attract new generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Beverages<\/b><\/h3>\n

        The great <\/span>versatility<\/b> of nuts means that they mix well with beverages. One such example is the development of <\/span>protein-rich beverages<\/b>. But they are not only good as a functional ingredient: for example, <\/span>peanut<\/span><\/a> is being used in the development of new lines of <\/span>gourmet flavoured coffee \u2013 an attractive way to stand out from the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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