18 Most Delicious Savory & Sweet Snacks From Winter Fancy Food Show 2016 In San Francisco

The Winter Fancy Food Show 2016 - the largest specialty food trade event on the West Coast that takes place every January - welcomed thousands of exhibitors to showcase delicious, one of a kind specialty foods and beverages under one roof at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Attendees browsed through the massive convention center during this 3-day event to embark on a delectable journey. Here are some of the key discoveries!

Savory Snacks

1. Roasted Kale Chips from Rhythm Superfoods

Rhythm Superfoods

Eating vegetables have never been more fun and delicious. Rhythm Superfoods, which produces all-natural and plant-based snack foods, introduced the new Roasted Kale Chips in savory flavors that range from Smoky Bacon to Chili Lime. The fresh, organic kale is roasted in oil for crunchiness and seasoned with unique flavors

2. Beef, Turkey, and Pork Jerky from KRAVE Jerky

Krave Jerky

Craving protein-packed beef jerky? Then try KRAVE Jerky, but your options aren’t limited to the traditional beef jerky. Sample everything from pork to turkey jerky in tantalizing flavors like Black Cherry Barbecue, Lemon Garlic, and Grilled Sweet Teriyaki. My personal favorite is Pineapple Orange. This non-GMO, gluten-free snack is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

3. Flavorful chips from Way Better Snacks

Way Better Snacks

Way Better Snacks makes chips that are - you guessed it - way better for your health than most greasy potato chips. Not only are these chips low in sodium and saturated fat, but they are high in omega 3’s, antioxidants, and other vital nutrients from their sprouted ingredients, which include flax seeds, quinoa, and sprouted chia. The company just launched a new flavor, A Nacho Above, which is infused with organic cheddar cheese, herbs, and spices like sea salt, onion, garlic, black and red pepper, and paprika.

4. Tasty Vegan Chick’n Tenders from Quorn

Quorn

Whether you are a vegan/vegetarian trying to fulfill your daily intake of protein or an omnivore looking to eat healthier, Quorn’s product line of delicious, vegan options will elevate your eating experience to a new level. Made from Mycoprotein, a nutritionally healthy protein source, Quorn products like the Vegan Chik’n Tenders is low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and packs 10 grams of protein per serving.

5. Zesty Pumpkin Seeds from SuperSeedz

SuperSeedz

Hype up your taste buds with flavorful, gourmet pumpkin seeds from SuperSeedz. Both nutritious and delicious, these pumpkin seeds are coated with tantalizing flavors like Tomtato Italiano, Sea Salt, and Super Spicy…just to name a few! The flavors and seasonings are baked right into the seeds, which are dry roasted in small batches without shells, thereby creating irresistibly crunchy snack.

6. Crispy Onion Chips from Dang Foods

Dang Foods

First, there were coconut chips. Now, there are Onion Chips! Dang Foods, which produce the popular line of coconut chips, recently launched onion chips made with real onion slices seasoned with savory flavors like Chipotle Garlic, Applewood BBQ, Sea Salt, and Salt-N-Pepper. The vacuum fried chips are cooked at low temperatures and pressure to retain the onion’s nutrients and form.

7. Gourmet Oatmeal from Modern Oats

Modern Oats

Say good bye to old-fashioned oatmeal because Modern Oats is about to change your perception of “boring” oatmeal. Modern Oats have crafted a mouthwatering concoction of whole rolled oats and artisan blends of fruits, nuts, and seeds to produce one-of-a-kind, healthy oatmeal served in portable oatmeal cups. Try unique combinations like Coconut Almond (oats blended with whole shredded coconut and almond slivers).

8. Poppin’ Corn Kernels from Halfpops

Halfpops

Halfpops has revolutionized corn kernels, the formerly unloved counterpart to popcorn, with its line of delicious, partially popped snacks. These air-popped kernels are naturally seasoned with savory flavors, including the newly launched Angry Kettle Corn, Black Truffle & Sea Salt, and Brooklyn Dill Pickle. Enjoy the crunchiness of the kernels with bold flavors and heat from different spices.

Sweet Snacks

9. Guilt-Free Cookie Dough Chip Ice Cream from Arctic Zero

Arctic Zero

You won’t fill guilty about finishing that whole pint of ice cream when you eat Arctic Zero. This low-calories, low-fat, and dairy-free dessert delivers creamy, sweet indulgences without all the guilt to satisfy your sweet tooth. One of the most popular flavors is the chunky pint of Cookie Dough Chip, a vanilla-flavored ice cream packed with chunks of cookie dough and chocolate chips at only 75 calories per serving.

10. Crunchy Quinoa Clusters from I Heart Keenwah

I Heart Keenwah

Did you think the only way to eat quinoa is in a salad? Then think again! I Heart Keenwah has revolutionized the way we consume this beloved grain by making healthy quinoa snacks. The crunchy Quinoa Clusters are bite-sized squares of quinoa seeds, puffs, and flakes mixed in with nuts and fruits like cashew, cranberry, and even chocolate.

11. Delectable Citrus Crumble Cake from Ines Rosales

Ines Rosales

Producing sweet and savory olive oil tortas since 1910, this Spain-based company launched delicious citrus crumble cake - also known as cortadillo. The soft, melt in your mouth cake is a double layer of pastry flavored with a hint of cinnamon and lemon, and held together by a delicious cider filling. You can eat it own its own or pair it with tea, coffee, or ice cream.

12. Aphrodisiac Chocolate from Chuao Chocolatier

Chuao Chocolatier

If you are on the hunt for the ultimate, aphrodisiac chocolate, then look no further because Chuao Chocolatier’s got you covered. In addition to its unique offerings of chocolate bars with flavors like Baconluxious, Strawberry Waffle, and Pretzel Toffee Twirl, Chuao launched a limited-time editions chocolate gifts, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The indulgent Love Child Bonbon Collection - dried strawberries covered in port wine infused dark chocolate ganache - is an absolute must.

13. Jelly Bean Cornfetti Popcorn from The Popcorn Factory

The Popcorn Factory

You will never go back to eating plain, butter-flavored popcorn after trying the
outrageously unique gourmet popcorn from The Popcorn Factory. Thought flavors like Toasted Coconut and Pumpkin Caramel Praline were unique? Then you will be head over heels with its newest flavors, such as the Jelly Bean Cornfetti . You will get a taste of sweet and sour, fruit-flavored Kettle Corns (sour green apple, lemon, orange, and cherry) reminiscent of jelly beans.

14. Two Ingredient Fruit Bars from That’s it.

That’s it.

One apple and one mango. One apple and one banana. One apple and three apricots. That’s it! These healthy, nutritious fruit bars are as pure as the name suggests. Made with just two ingredients - a fruit and a fruit - That’s it. fruit bars are perfect for snacking. There are no added sugar, corn syrup, artificial colors, concentrates, or preservatives - just 100% all natural fruit, and that’s it!

15. Tart Montmorency Cherries from Stoneridge Orchards

Stoneridge Orchards

As the largest producers of tart cherries on the West Coast, Stoneridge Orchards has delighted the taste buds of consumers since the early 1960s with its line of all natural and organic dried fruits (i.e. cherries, cranberries, peaches, strawberries…you name it!). The family-owned and operated business, which has its own processing capabilities to freeze and dry fruits, produces tart Montmorency cherries that are known for their powerful enzyme content and anti-aging properties. Don’t stop at one cherry - you will want to finish the whole bag!

16. Hearty Granola from Viki’s Granola

Viki’s Granola

Granola is one of the most versatile food item that can be eaten as a stand alone snack, topped on yogurt or ice cream, or poured in a bowl of milk. Viki’s Granola makes delicious, nutritious granola that is high in fiber and contains no added sugar and trans fat. A bag of Viki’s Granola is packed with hearty oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, pecans, and honey.

17. Single-Origin Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream from Choctál

Choctál

Taste the rich, creamy, and complex flavors of Choctál, which specializes in single-origin gourmet ice cream. All of its vanilla or chocolate ice creams are made from a single variety of indigenous cacao or vanilla from around the world, producing more intense and flavorful ice cream. Choctál’s chocolate and vanilla ice cream flavors range in origin from Costa Rica to Ghana to Indonesia to Papua New Guinea.

18. Sweeter than Sweet Apple Slice Pouch from Big Slice

Big Slice

You will never view apples the same way again after having a "bite" of Big Slice, a unique combination of fruits and other healthy ingredients like hemp seed, green tea, aloe, and mango. Averaging just around 100 calories per packet, this filling snack is not only delicious, but also nutritious. Big Slice comes in many mouthwatering flavors, such as Orange Ginger made with chunks of apples, spice of ginger, and hint of citrus, and Banana Mango & Hemp Seed, which includes apple slices, mango chunks, and hemp seeds for added protein.