Nuts Deliver Nutrition, Functionality, and Taste

Nuts hit all the hot buttons in the food world today, supplying a bevy of nutrients, natural functionality, foodie/gourmet value, and unique crunch and texture. Snacks and breakfast are projected to be among the fastest-growing food categories through 2018, according to the NPD Group’s 2011 report, A Look into the Future of Eating, and nuts can play an important role in both categories. Nuts, consumed in 85% of households, come in at No. 4, right after fruit, vegetables, and chips, on the …