In this era, snacks have gradually become an indispensable part of modern people's eating habits. People like to snack during work or leisure activities and when they are bored or stressed. Basically, a snack is a small portion of food usually eaten between meals with the purpose of supplementing nutrition, facilitating relaxation, and fostering a pleasant mood1.
However, a recent survey found that more than one in five consumers globally (21%) snack throughout the day, no longer restricted to between meals or late at night2. In addition to this, more and more consumers