In a new blog post by the editors of Food & Wine Magazine, Justine Sterling discusses the new trend toward healthier snack options — like chickpeas — as recently discussed in the New York Daily News. In 2012, chickpea, seaweed, and lentil, as well as sweet and salty pairings, are being touted as the biggest consumer snack trends.
Multicultural influences, particularly from the Middle East and Asia, are playing a large role in the development of new snack flavors. In addition to the increasing popularity of hummus, chickpeas are being roasted and tossed in various spices and flavors, then bagged as an alternative to potato chips for quick, easy snacking. For more information on these latest snack trends, see the original article in the New York Daily News.
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