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Consumption habits change and with them the variety of food products. Eating insects as a new source of protein, algae that multiply its benefits, new textures like a crunchy peanut butter or the last healthy snack trendy, a drink that occupies the same size as a ludo dice or the latest spice packs that have revolutionized the market.
Today Summum, we collect some of the latest ‘foodie’ novelties that you will not be able to resist this season.
Crunchy peanut butter
Companies that nut creams They have been incorporated into the recipe book of many households as a healthy and very appetizing option to take at any time of the day. This product is in the top sales of the Spanish company nut & me, in which they have a wide variety that ranges from the best known such as peanut or almond cream to other more innovative such as cashew nuts, pistachios or the crunchy peanut made from only roasted peanuts, 100% crushed and ideal to accompany sweet and savory dishes, sandwiches and snacks.
Among its wide catalog of products they also have different formats and varieties of nuts, dehydrated fruits, dried fruits, seeds, superfoods, creams and flours, among others. Its objective is to promote a healthier and happier society and leave a green footprint on the planet, which is why its packaging is 100% recyclable and allows the product to be easily preserved once opened.
Price: 3,99/ 500gr
The new trendy snack
El Edamame, that classic appetizer of Japanese cuisine that years ago passed from restaurants to homes being a complete sales success, now comes reinvented in the form of a healthy snack in a toasted version, without shell. Are soybeans come ready to eatThey are suitable for celiacs and vegans, a source of protein of vegetable origin, calcium and iron and they have hardly any fat. They also contain high levels of magnesium, fiber and protein, so their benefits are multiple.
Appetizers MedinaFounded in 1960, it is one of the pioneer companies in Spain in commercializing organic dried fruits and nuts, it incorporated this product to its catalog a few months ago and promises to become the perfect and healthy snack to take at any time. Its products also include a wide selection of high quality raw nuts, as well as Nuts & Cook, one of its latest launches, a selection of toppings based on nuts, dried fruits and dark chocolate, ideal for salads, with which incorporates healthy ingredients into everyday recipes. The company proclaims the slogan “When the land is cultivated naturally”, with the aim of adapting to new trends in the market and consumers, evoking the origin of nuts and connecting its customers with organic farmers who make possible the access to these products.
Price: 9.60 € / 10 units
Healthy drink and take away
What if there was a magic wand, capable of turning a glass of water into a more pleasant experience instantly? This is how the idea of microbeverages was born Waterdrop just five years ago. A tiny cube that is added to the water at the time and at the place of consumption and that currently has 11 varieties of flavors. The latest addition, Shiro, seduces with its refreshing flavor that combines cherry blossom with mallow and ginseng. The 60mg of natural caffeine provides the necessary boost to start the day or for long nights without sleep.
Sugar and gluten free, vegan and completely free of preservatives, artificial flavors and colors. Each flavor is created from fruits and plants sourced exclusively from trusted farmers. Be it Açaí from Brazil, Asian ginseng, Moringa from India or Baobab from Africa. There is also a version to prepare with hot water. In addition, compared to bottled beverages, it represents a 98% savings in plastic.
Price: € 8,60 / packs of 12.
Spice mixes
But not a mixture of spices to use, but a mix that will make you travel with the palate. From a dinner with friends and a trip around the world came the idea of Just Spices, a proposal that brings international gastronomy to your plate.
These are suggestive combinations of spices from half the planet prepared according to the authentic recipes of each country. A collection of colorful cans and inspired by this journey that make up this brand created by three German friends who are passionate about seasonings. He just arrived in Spain just a few months ago and without promises to become an infallible in the most epicurean kitchens.
From seasonings to add to breakfast, to bread, to salads, to roasts, dressings and endless possibilities. The Avocado topping, the Mexican seasoning or the seasoning for roasted potatoes or pizzas occupy the podium of the best sellers. The right touch that every dish needs.
Price: there are different combinations with prices starting at € 3,99 / unit.
More edible seaweed
Kelps, It is a certain group of seaweed with a high content of vitamins and minerals that is used as a dietary supplement and provides great benefits such as improved metabolism or better digestion. These highly nutritious algae are a perfect complement to any diet, as they can contain even ten times more minerals than vegetables and fruits or any land plant.
In addition to its nutritional properties, this type of algae is used also in the cosmetic industry, in many makeup products or facial creams that include it among its components to provide a nourishing and revitalizing effect.
Insects in the diet
At the beginning of the year, the European Commission officially approved the yellow worm as an authorized novel food. The also known as mealworm thus becomes the first insect available by the food industry for use in products intended for human consumption in the European Union. As stated by the Commission itself, It is proposed as a new food that can be used dry and whole as a snack, or as an ingredient in all kinds of food products. According to the report itself, these types of insects are very rich in nutrients, easy to produce without generating a great environmental impact, and much cheaper than other animal proteins.
The French company Jimini’s markets different products with different insects as the main ingredient. Thus we find some Buffalo Spycy chili worms, a bar of dark chocolate with apple, cinnamon, caramel and cricket powder, a bar of dark chocolate with figs and cricket powder, some Molitor worms with garlic and fine herbs, or some crickets with onion smoked BBQ, among others.
Price: € 23,90 / box of 12 units.
Mango, strawberry or cherry gazpacho
With the arrival of good weather and heat, gazpacho becomes an essential part of the diet. The original tomato-based version is always a success and one of the great successes of Mediterranean gastronomy, but this time Grupo Collados’ proposal goes a step further by providing a different, fun and irresistible touch. An extra supply of vitamins and nutrients in a single dish.
With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality and food sector, Grupo Collados has an innovative line of gourmet gazpachos with flavors for all tastes: classic, mango, strawberry and cherry. They are made with 100% natural ingredients, without any additive, and they are perfect to refresh, hydrate, consume the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables per day and forget about spending time in the kitchen this summer.
Which one do you prefer?
Price: from € 3,45