Articles Tagged with ''chickpeas''

Saffron Road’s chickpeas use antioxidant-rich Fair Trade Certified™ dark chocolate, or are swirled in buttery salted caramel and sweet, warm honey. All are dual Certified Halal and OU Kosher, as well as Gluten Free.

With each cycle of these shows, we’re privileged to encounter the vanguard of the trends in food, ingredients, and food tech. You could look at those as sort of the breadcrumbs along the path of where we’re heading in “Food World.” But sometimes, everything converges so that you also get a look at the substance of the path itself.

Traditional sources for starches, gums, and flours are experiencing a shift in focus as the industry seeks new ingredients to satisfy consumers. As interest in healthier products, increased protein composition, and cleaner labels increases, natural ingredients and gluten-free options are in high demand.

Chickpeas, fava beans and green peas are loaded with protein and fiber and perfect for those avoiding soy, meat or dairy products.

Saffron Road is expanding its plant-based protein snack line with the addition of innovative new ChickBean Crisps – a baked snack made with high-protein lentils, yellow peas, garbanzo (chickpea) and sweet potato flours.

Biena combines the humble chickpea with the spirit of snacking innovation with its debut of Rockin’ Ranch, the latest in its line of award-winning Roasted Chickpea Snacks.