Do you carry any products that are keto, paleo or vegan friendly? If the answer is no, you may be missing out on a growing consumer base. These popular diet trends don’t appear to be going anywhere soon, so we’re here to shed some light on three of today’s most popular dietary trends. Plus, keep reading to find three ways to grow your product line up and meet the needs of more health-conscious consumers.
Keto
The keto
diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet which restricts the use of grains, sugars,
legumes, rice, potatoes, candy, juice and most fruits. Unlike paleo and vegan
diets, however, eggs and dairy products are permitted. To appeal to keto
consumers, look for ways to incorporate protein-packed nuts and seeds.
Try this: Keto peanut butter cups made with sugar-free chocolate.
Paleo
The paleo diet restricts the consumption of grains, gluten, dairy, legumes (which include peanuts) and refined sugar—natural sweeteners like maple syrup and honey are permitted. Although options for sweets are quite limited, exceptions include rich cocoa powder or special chocolate blends which exclude refined sugar and dairy.
Try this: Combine cocoa powder, coconut oil, almond butter and honey or
maple syrup to make paleo fudge.
Vegan
Veganism excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients (including honey). Many vegans do not eat foods processed using animal by-products, such refined white sugar and gelatin. Look for chocolate made with vegan coconut sugar and try substituting an equal amount of agar-agar for recipes that require gelatin.
Try this: Truffles made with vegan dark chocolate and coconut cream.
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