As a food blogger I am sometimes sent new and innovative products to try out here in the comfort of my own home. I was recently sent a really innovative "Healthy Snack" product. Karma Bites, Popped Lotus Seeds. Very unusual indeed.
According to the pack Lotus seeds come from the Euroyale fox flower which is a type of water lily. They contain protein as well as fibre and iron. They make a nice substitute for popcorn if you're grain sensitive or if you are looking for something which is a bit lighter. They are also hull-less for those who have sensitive teeth and gums, or who perhaps suffer from a digestive ailment like diverticulitis.
Lotus seeds are also known as convenient snack that contains protein with calcium, phosphorus, manganese, iron and potassium.
They come in four flavours.
Caramel - First up, the Caramel ones. The flavour here is achieved simply through sugar and vanilla coating the popped lotus seeds. They tasted rather nice, with a subtle sweetness that isn't too overpowering. They're nice and crunchybut there is a bit of an undertone of some flavour I am not in any way familiar with.
Himalayan Pink Salt - Light in colour with visible little specks of black, which I am assuming are parts of the Lotus seed kernals. Lightly salted and puffed, but again there is an undertone of some flavour I am not in any way familiar with, however it is not unpleasant.
Peri Peri - These had a mild but not unpleasant heat. Again, light and puffy, and moreishly crunchy. I liked!
Wasabi - Intense, just what you would expect from wasabi. Light, puffy. Crunchy. Not a huge fan of extreme spice these were my least favourite.
Overall, I would have to say that Karma Bites make for a great alternative and healthier snack for anyone looking for a grain free, low fat, vegan or dairy free snack. I did find that there was a bit of an odd taste to them that was different than anything I have ever eaten, which . . . while a bit strange, was not unpleasant, and I quickly got used to it. I think would definitely buy a bag of these if I saw them in the local shops as it is always quite nice to have a healthier snack to binge on rather than what's normally in my cupboard.
For more information on Karma Bites and to buy online, check out their website: https://www.karmabites.co.uk/
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