# Croissant-Style Breadsticks Trader Joe's '27 Layer Croissini' Fuses French and Italian Dishes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/27-layer-croissini References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/27-layer-croissini) [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-sfogliette-crackers) recently added to its wide product assortment with an all-new hybrid treat called the '27 Layer Sesame Croissini,' which is a fusion of the [classic French croissant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-toast) with the Italian sesame grissini breadstick. The richly textured [puff pastry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-parmesan-cheese-snackers) is shaped into irregular forms and coated with sesame seeds, making for a treat that's flaky, buttery and packed with flavor. The Trader Joe's 27 Layer Sesame Croissini is sold in the frozen section of a store, meaning that the raw dough requires baking before they can be enjoyed. Since part of the twist-making process is complete, consumers need not worry about thawing or proofing the dough, only deciding what to pair with their delicious snack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Food:** The fusion of culinary traditions creates opportunities for new flavor combinations and unique dining experiences. - **Convenience Foods:** Convenient frozen products offer quick and easy meal options for busy consumers. - **Gourmet Snacking:** Upscale snack options provide an elevated experience for food enthusiasts looking for something indulgent. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Retail:** Grocery stores and specialty food retailers can capitalize on the demand for innovative and convenient food options. - **Frozen Food:** The frozen food industry has the potential to create new and exciting products that cater to consumer preferences for convenience and flavor. - **Gourmet Food:** Artisanal and gourmet food producers have an opportunity to expand their product lines with unique and decadent snack offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bakery-Style Double Chocolate Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-chocolate-croissants.md) - [Frozen Ricotta-Stuffed Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfogliatella-pastry.md) - [Sweet Phyllo Dough Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phyllo-crisps.md) - [Pumpkin Cheesecake-Filled Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-croissants.md) - [Crunchy Wintertime Party Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-taralli-and-friends-crackers.md) - [Baked Pizza Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-pizza-flavored-pillow-crisps.md) - [Fruity Croissant-Style Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-croissant-carr.md) - [Frozen Cheese Pastry Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4-cheese-pastry-rolls.md) - [Puff Pastry Cheese Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-parmesan-cheese-snackers.md)