Taking Care of Health with Snacks... From 'Probiotic Choco Balls' to 'Hong Sam Gum'

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] The demand for snacks while staying at home due to COVID-19 is increasing. Along with this, as consumers aiming to take care of their health have significantly increased, the food industry has started to continuously introduce snacks that can provide both taste and nutrition.

According to the food industry on the 27th, probiotic specialist company Cell Biotech launched the ‘Duolac Live Probiotic Choco Ball,’ which contains 400 million lactic acid bacteria in one chocolate ball. This product is characterized by a balanced blend of Lactobacillus and Bifidus strains, which are effective for the small and large intestines respectively, considering that different types of probiotics are effective in different parts of the intestines.

The ‘Duolac Live Probiotic Choco Ball’ also contains 1,275 mg of polyphenols, known to help brain activity and blood circulation, and uses only cocoa butter to provide both chocolate flavor and nutrition.

Shinsegae Food and Hanmi Healthcare incorporated vitamins into ‘jelly.’ ‘V-Chew 3000’ contains 150 mg of vitamin C and uses synthetic preservatives and colorants instead of natural fruit juice, paying more attention to health.

Gum containing the representative health food red ginseng was also released. Orion’s ‘Dr. You Up Energy Gum,’ which contains red ginseng ingredients, features a fruit flavor reminiscent of energy drinks, and each piece of gum contains 100 mg of taurine.

Lotte Confectionery targeted consumers who avoid snacks while maintaining their body by adding protein to fish jerky snacks. ‘Oing Pocha Grilled Oing Chips’ contain plant-based protein, and one bag provides the equivalent protein of two eggs. This product surpassed cumulative sales of 1.5 million bags within just two months of its launch.