Hampton Farms Embraces Flavor Trends
Salted and unsalted peanuts are delicious on their own, but when paired with on-trend flavors, they transform into bold, crave-worthy snacks. Hampton Farms has embraced flavor trends throughout the years, creating new and unique taste combinations across our nut products. Explore our peanut and nut collections to find the flavors you love and discover new temptations along the way.
Spice it Up
Hot, spicy, and zesty flavors are nothing new in the world of trendy foods, but we’ve taken them to the next level by adding bold seasonings to peanuts for an exciting snacking experience. With Gen Z and millennial snackers climbing aboard the spice train, we’re always looking for ways to kick up the heat and tingle taste buds. These are just a few of our favorite peanut flavors that embrace the hot, bold, and zesty trend.
Cajun Hot In-Shell Peanuts
Cajun spice and seasoning originated in the Louisiana Bayou area in the U.S., tracing back to the 18th century. This bold blend of peppers, garlic, and paprika has been a staple in both Cajun and Creole cuisine, adding depth to countless dishes. Over time, other spices and herbs—like oregano, cumin, and thyme—have been incorporated into Cajun seasoning, creating even more complex flavor profiles. Our Cajun Hot In-Shell Peanuts are roasted to perfection and seasoned with just the right amount of spice, allowing the heat to infuse from inside the shell for an authentic, Southern-inspired kick.
Honey Chipotle Peanuts
A chipotle pepper is actually a smoked, dried, ripe jalapeno pepper, commonly used in Mexican, Tex-Mex, and southwestern-style cooking to add a deep, smoky heat to a variety of dishes. While chipotle peppers bring a noticeable warmth, their heat is balanced, adding spice without overwhelming the palate. Our extra-large Honey Chipotle Peanuts are seasoned with this warm spice and sweetened with real honey for an addicting sweet-treat combination that keeps you coming back for more.
Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Both salt and pepper have been essential seasonings—and in salt’s case, a natural preservative—for thousands of years. But they didn’t become the dynamic duo we know today until the 17th century. When salt and pepper potato chips started appearing on supermarket shelves in the 1990s, the simple and satisfying combo became an instant hit. Today, our Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper Peanuts embrace this timeless flavor trend proudly, elevated with a zesty touch of onion and garlic to amp up the taste.
Sweet and Salty
Sweet, sugar coated peanuts became popular in the 1920s, and honey roasted peanuts had their moment in the 1980s. But in the 2000s, sweet and salty became a snack sensation. Hampton Farms’ Honey Roasted Peanuts embody this beloved flavor trend—our large premium peanuts are enrobed in honey and sprinkled with just a touch of salt for an irresistible balance of flavors.
You’ll also find your favorite honey roasted gourmet nuts, including:
Sweet Meets Tangy
Taking the sweet and salty trends to new heights, tangy came into the mix, creating a more complex, and incredibly tasty, flavor profile. We added the tart pop of dried cranberries to our latest mixes and swapped honey for rich maple flavor, resulting in a mix that hits every note. Our Maple Roasted Peanuts and Pecans with dried cranberries offer a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and tart with just a hint of salt, giving you the full experience of satisfying depth in every bite.
Chocolate Covered Treats
Chocolate has been a treat and delicacy since 1500 BC, when it was used to make a ceremonial drink for special occasions and celebrations. But this chocolate drink was strong and bitter, made without sweeteners or cream. It wasn’t until the 1800s that confectioners turned this dark, intense beverage into the rich, velvety candies and bars we know and love today.
Chocolate dipped nuts and fruits gained popularity in the 19th century, and in 1925, the now-famous chocolate-covered peanut candy Goobers® was born. Hampton Farms offers Chocolate Covered Peanuts, double-dipped in creamy milk chocolate for a decadent melt-in-your-mouth indulgence.
Peanut brittle, a classic since the late 1800s, also gets the chocolate-covered treatment for a crispy, creamy taste sensation. Our Chocolate Covered Peanut Brittle is as addicting as it is delightfully crunchy.
But we didn’t stop there! We took fresh-roasted Virginia peanuts and coated them in smooth caramel and rich milk chocolate for a heavenly combination of chewy, nutty, and sweet. Once you bite into a Chocolate Caramel Peanut Cluster, you’ll be hooked on its irresistible gooey crunch.
Bonus: Peanuts are known for their many health benefits, and chocolate has a few of its own. Cocoa, chocolate’s main ingredient, contains antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of heart disease. While moderation is key, you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in this sweet snack.
Hampton Farms is always on the lookout for the latest flavor trends to give our nutrient-packed peanuts and nuts an exciting makeover. Whether you prefer them sweet, spicy, or simply unsalted, we have a peanut just for you. Keep checking back—we’re always cooking up something new and delicious!
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