

At Balance Foods, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality snack pellets for brands that want to deliver better-for-you, on-trend snacks. Whether you’re developing a new product line or optimizing an existing one, our custom pellet solutions offer unmatched flexibility in shape, texture, formulation, and scalability.
Snack pellets are the foundation for a wide range of popped and extruded snacks, offering clean-label versatility and long shelf life—ideal for today’s evolving consumer demands.
What Are Snack Pellets?
Snack pellets are semi-finished products created through controlled extrusion and pre-drying processes. They are shelf-stable and later popped, puffed, or expanded using hot air, pressure, or microwave technologies to produce light, crunchy snacks.
They’re ideal for brands seeking:
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Customization in form, function, and nutrition
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Scalable manufacturing
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Efficient shipping and storage
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Extended shelf life and processing flexibility
Why Partner With Us?
We’re more than a pellet supplier—we’re your full-service, certified manufacturing partner.
Custom Pellet Formulations
We formulate snack pellets from a wide variety of clean, functional ingredients:
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Whole grains (e.g., corn, rice, quinoa)
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Legumes (e.g., lentils, chickpeas)
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High-protein, low-carb, or high-fiber blends
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Gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and plant-based options
Certifications & Clean Label Capabilities
We meet rigorous quality and safety standards and support a range of dietary and labeling claims:
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SQF Certified for food safety and quality assurance
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Kosher Certified
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Organic Certified options available
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Gluten-Free and Non-GMO Project Verification support
Advanced Extrusion Technology
Our extrusion lines allow for a variety of creative shapes and textures—split pea (micro), tubes, and more.
Popping & Post-Processing
We offer:
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Hot air pressure popping
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Dry and based seasoning applications
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Coating and flavor layering
Co-Packing & Packaging Services
We provide turnkey co-packing solutions, including:
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Bulk and portion-pack formats
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Retail-ready packaging (pillow packs, cartons)
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Custom labeling and compliance support
End-to-End Support for Growing Brands
From concept to commercialization, our experienced team supports you at every step:
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Product development & sampling
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Pilot runs & testing
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Label claim validation (Gluten-Free, Organic, etc.)
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Flexible production volumes