# Crispy Avocado Chips AvoLov Makes Seasoned Snacks from Real Hass Avocados By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-chips References: [projectnosh](https://www.projectnosh.com/food-wire/2018/avolov-avocado-chips-launching-expo-west/) & [avocadochips](http://www.avocadochips.com/products/) Over the past few years, consumers have become increasingly interested in [alternative vegetable crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-snacks-products) and [better-for-you potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-baked), many of which are cooked in avocado oil—but at this year's Natural Products Expo West, AvoLov unveiled the best of both worlds with its avocado chips, made from real hass avocados. The avocado chips are dried at a low temperature until crispy, then seasoned to form flavorful varieties like: Pink Himalayan Salt, Chili Lime, Sriracha and White Cheddar. As well as being completely free from sugar, the crispy avocado snacks vegan, paleo, non-GMO, naturally gluten-free and made without the top eight allergens. As a snack choice, the avocado chips are high in healthy fats and fiber, which makes them quite filling. As founder and CEO of AvoLov Eric Healy says: "We see them positioned well to compete with, or a great alternative to, potato, corn and meat based snacks." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Vegetable Crisps:** There is a trend towards healthy, plant-based snacks, like avocado chips, that are made from alternative vegetables. - **Gluten-free Snacks:** Consumers are increasingly looking for snacks that are naturally gluten-free or made with alternative flours, like avocado chips made without wheat or gluten. - **Non-gmo Foods:** Non-GMO snack options like avocado chips are becoming more important to consumers who are concerned about the environmental and health impacts of genetically engineered crops. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry should consider developing healthy, plant-based snack options, like avocado chips, to cater to a growing demand for better-for-you snacks. - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry should explore using alternative vegetables, like avocados, to create new, healthy snack options that are naturally gluten-free and non-GMO. - **Vegetable Chip Industry:** The vegetable chip industry should consider expanding their product lines to include innovative vegetable-based snacks like avocado chips, in exciting new flavors and formats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Veggie-Made Avocado Oil Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-health-veggie-snacks.md) - [Bold Avocado Oil-Fried Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Avocado Toast Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-toast-crackers.md) - [Chaya-Made Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yax-chaya-tortilla-chips.md) - [Spicy Sweet Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habanero-nacho-sweet-potato-chips.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Crispy Artichoke Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artichoke-chips.md) - [Crispy Tomato-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-chips.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md)