Omega Munch, a naturally gluten free – organic fruit and seed snack is perfect for any time of day. Omega Munch combines organic flax seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and quinoa with delicious raisins, all in a shape convenient for snacking on the go! A low-calorie food, Omega Munch is an excellent source of fiber and provides real fruit, protein, and heart-healthy omega-3s (without that fish oil aftertaste).

Omega Munch doesn’t just provide great nutrition—it also tastes great! Unlike other seed snacks, Omega Munch has a chewy yet crunchy texture and a nutty, fruity flavor. The final formulation for Omega Munch was optimized by a team of Ohio State University food science students.   The team was recently a finalist in the Product Development Competition at the 2011 meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.

Nutritional Information

A serving size of Omega Munch (5 pieces) contains 120 calories, 8 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 4 g dietary fiber, 4 g sugar, 3 g protein, and 5 mg sodium.

Ingredients

Organic Thompson Raisins, Organic Brown Flax Seeds, Organic Sesame Seeds (Roasted), Organic Sunflower Seeds (Roasted), Organic Red Quinoa, Water, Cornstarch, Blueberry Fiber, Organic Cayenne Pepper, Organic Ancho Chili Pepper, Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Chipotle Pepper, Sea Salt and Organic Black Pepper.

Sensory Testing

Sensory testing was performed to optimize the level of spiciness or for the product and to evaluate the attributes of the final product.

Shelf Life

Shelf life study revealed that Omega Munch maintains microbiological and oxidative stability for a long period of time. Pathogen testing of the production facilities and the product will still be conducted periodically. Based upon initial observations and the product  is shelf stable.  No noticeable changes in flavor were perceived after more than 30 days of storage.

*Additional nutritional information, sensory testing data, cost analyses, packaging, storage, and processing information are available upon request.  *