Peanuts and Cereal: A Nutritious Way to Make the Familiar Exotic and the Exotic Familiar

Abstract

Whether consumers are looking for something new and different or a comforting flavor they know and love, peanuts and peanut products fit the bill. From the breakfast bowl to gluten-free snacks and globally inspired dinners, peanuts bring nutrition, flavor, affordability, and versatility to the table. Enjoyed in many different ways, the flavor, texture, and nutrition of peanuts can be added to any meal. A familiar flavor in children's cereal products for decades, peanut butter has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity in adult categories. The market is ripe for innovative cereal applications incorporating peanut products.