# Queso Popcorn Crisps PopCorners' Newest Air-Popped Corn Snack Comes in a 'Spicy Queso' Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-popped-corn-snack References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2018/01/New-on-the-shelves-011218/BFY-Brands.aspx?TipID=2) & [ourlittlerebellion](https://ourlittlerebellion.com/index.php/snacks/pop-corners.html/) [PopCorners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-jalapeo-popper) recently added to its variety of [air-popped corn snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manomasa-popped-corn-chips) with a Spicy [Queso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-to-go) flavor. The all-new gluten-free snack product is made with Non-GMO Project verified corn that is enhanced with red and black peppercorns. The snack boasts 120 calories per serving, offering consumers a light way to satisfy a craving for a crunchy, cheesy snack. As much as queso is a staple of classic Tex-Mex food, the spicy melted cheese is currently extremely popular among fast food and fast-casual restaurants—as such, consumers are looking for ways to enjoy the unique flavors of queso in mess-free formats at home. Previously, PopCorners has released flavors like the piquant Cheesy Jalapeno White Cheddar and White Cheddar, but this new variety has a distinct and globally inspired appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mess-free Queso Snacks:** Opportunity for innovation in creating convenient, mess-free snacks that capture the flavors of queso. - **Global-inspired Snack Flavors:** There is potential for developing new snack flavors that draw inspiration from globally popular tastes. - **Health-conscious Crunchy Snacks:** A market exists for healthier alternatives to traditional cheesy snacks, providing a light and guilt-free indulgence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Innovative packaging solutions can be explored to create convenient and mess-free formats for enjoying queso snacks at home. - **Snack Food:** Snack food manufacturers can experiment with globally-inspired flavors to create unique and appealing snack options for consumers. - **Health Food:** Opportunity for health food companies to develop healthier alternatives to traditional cheesy snacks, offering a guilt-free snacking option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Cheddar Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cheddar-popcorn.md) - [Exclusive Spicy Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-jalapeo-popper.md) - [Spicy Cheddar Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinnypop-popcorn-cheddar-jalapeo.md) - [Crunchy Cheese-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps.md) - [Saucy Popcorn-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-smokehouse-bbq.md) - [Popped Hot Cocoa Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-cocoa-crunch.md) - [Savory Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-corn.md) - [Sweet Cinnamon-Dusted Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-cinnamon-crunch.md) - [Piquant Cheese Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piquant-cheese-crisps.md)