{"id":3135,"date":"2021-03-26T09:06:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T14:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/?p=3135"},"modified":"2021-04-27T14:21:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T19:21:54","slug":"reduced-sodium-superfood-snacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/reduced-sodium-superfood-snacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Better-for-you Snacking with More Superfoods, Less Sodium"},"content":{"rendered":"

As consumers spent more time at home over the past year, we saw an increase in digital conversations surrounding snacking. But not just any snacking \u2014 even before the pandemic, reimagined recipes that don a \u201cbetter-for-you\u201d halo<\/a> have been trending amongst consumers.<\/p>

Nourishing the Body with Nutrient-dense Foods<\/h2>

While \u201csuperfood\u201d may not be a scientifically-recognized term, the buzzword has been hot in online consumer conversations over the past few years.<\/strong> It\u2019s typically used to reference products rich in micronutrients and thought to have long-term health benefits. Foods like turmeric and ginger are known for their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties,<\/a> and chickpeas, kale, and pumpkin seeds are touted for being high in protein, vitamins, and minerals.<\/p>

Whether consumers were making them on their own or looking for them on the shelves, several “better-for-you chips” and snacks<\/strong> made from superfoods were trending last year.<\/p>

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\"Turmeric<\/figure>

\u201cTurmeric, chickpeas, tahini, garlic and olive oil is all it took to make this gorgeous vibrant lunch! 5 minutes to prep, full of goodness and low in calories! This was delicious with a sprinkle of pomegranate and pumpkin seeds\u201d<\/p>

@adrizzleofhanny<\/a><\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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\"Kale<\/figure>

\u201cCrunch Crunch Crunch\u2026 Kale chips, where have you been my whole life! Making these superfood chips are super easy!\u201d<\/p>

@keto.way_of_life<\/a><\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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\"Homemade<\/figure>

\u201cVeggie Chips Microwave Super Easy Super Food Snack.\u201d<\/p>

@blaneyg7007<\/a><\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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Breaking the Sodium Streak<\/h2>

It’s clear that consumers are already focused on transforming their snacks to incorporate their health and wellness priorities. Yet, the FDA has found that, on average, Americans consume 50% more sodium than the recommended daily amount.<\/strong> Some prepared foods that are perceived as “healthy” are actually loaded with sodium, making packaged and processed foods a major contributor to sodium intake.<\/p>

Driven by a shared goal of elevating consumers\u2019 long-term health and the opportunity to play in the better-for-you snack space, Griffith set out to find where and how we can help companies reduce the amount of sodium in foods \u2014 without compromising taste. Through product development, sensory testing,<\/a> and analytical chemistry, our scientists found that larger sodium reductions are possible in snacks (25%) vs. protein (10-15%).<\/strong><\/p>

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Griffith\u2019s sodium reduction solutions can help capitalize on these opportunities, including:<\/h3>