Pecan Deluxe nuts for snacks ￡ confectionery

摘要

Nut inclusions are a significant contributor to the growth of both the global and UK snack foods market, says Graham Kingston, Commercial Director of inclusions and toppings specialist Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe). "Nuts are fantastic sources of healthy fats, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, whilst also being associated with reduced obesity and positive health benefits such as protection from heart disease and other conditions. There is a growing national and international focus on healthy eating and the market for nutritious snacks and confectionery is undoubtedly on the increase." Graham continued: "Since the misguided and generalist fear of fat as a dietary threat has evolved into much better-informed nutritional knowledge, nuts in all their forms are enjoying a strong renaissance. Over recent years nut inclusions have almost completely reinvented their role within the worldwide market-firstly they made their way into tub, foodservice and stick ice-cream in multiple applications; then tray bakes, bakery and patisserie.