Every Crunch Culture mix starts with nuts. It was the first decision we made, and the one we have questioned least.
Texture
A good snack has to be satisfying to bite. Nuts give a mix structure: the snap of an almond, the softer give of a cashew, the layered crunch of a pecan. Put two or three together and the texture alone keeps it interesting.
They carry flavour
Nuts take on what you do to them. Smoke an almond and it becomes something else. Caramelise a hazelnut and it turns rich and dark. Season a cashew and it holds the spice without losing itself. That range is what lets us build a whole season from a small family of ingredients.
They know when to step back
Many of our mixes carry one bright note: candied ginger, orange peel, apple and cinnamon. Nuts give that note a steady ground to stand on.
How we use them
Each mix combines nuts prepared in different ways, smoked, caramelised or seasoned, and sometimes one contrasting element. This season that means pecans, caramelised hazelnuts and smoked almonds in Classic Crunch; smoked almonds and walnuts in Spiced Ember; Tex-Mex cashews in Autumn Harvest and Citrus Oasis. Every mix is plant-based and made with upcycled and whole ingredients.
All of our mixes contain nuts. Full allergen information is printed on every pouch.
