Known for their rich, buttery texture and naturally sweet taste, pecans have a long tradition as an iconic nut for baking and confectionary applications. Given America’s love for the flavor and pecan’s ability to pair with a variety of flavor combinations, product developers and research chefs are now looking outside these traditional categories to capitalize on pecan’s potential in an array of applications including protein bars, energy bites, savory spreads, cheese-based dips and even meat and dairy alternatives. In fact, 75% of consumers think the rich, buttery flavor of pecans goes well with a variety of ingredients and flavors (Datassential).