# Bean-Based Chips BAM Snacks Makes Potato-Free, Corn-Free Chips with Black Gram By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bam-snacks References: [food52](https://food52.com/blog/27377-best-new-snacks-2022) & [bamsnacks](https://bamsnacks.com/products/6-pack-bam-snacks-black-gram-chips-original-flavor)  Plenty of snacks are made with a base of potatoes or corn but not BAM Snacks' alternative chips, which are made with black gram. This ancient Ayurvedic legume native to South Asia is a staple of many cuisines and for good reason, since it's one of the most nutritious kinds of beans. Health-conscious snackers are looking for [potato chip alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips) that are crafted from ingredients other than potatoes. These alternatives, whether made from root vegetables, [legumes or grains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-lentil-puffs), cater to snackers seeking [crispy textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps) and comforting flavors while offering a wider range of taste experiences beyond traditional potato chips. BAM Snacks' portfolio shows off the incredible versatility of this ancient Ayurvedic plant since it also sells everything from black gram pasta and flour to whole beans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bean-based Snacks:** Opportunity to tap into the demand for healthy alternatives to traditional potato chips using beans and other alternative ingredients. - **Ayurvedic Ingredients:** Opportunity to explore the use of Ayurvedic ingredients in the development of healthy snack alternatives. - **Alternative Flavors and Textures:** Opportunity to create unique and memorable snack experiences by offering a wider range of flavors and textures beyond traditional potato chips. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** Opportunity to innovate and differentiate by introducing healthy, bean-based snack alternatives. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Opportunity to offer healthier snack options that cater to the demand for plant-based, Ayurvedic ingredients. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity to develop and market innovative new products using alternative ingredients such as beans and Ayurvedic plants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Tempeh Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempeh-chups.md) - [Grain-Free Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-crisps.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Plantain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamba-foods-plantain-chips.md) - [Crispy Edamame Bean Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-beans.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [High-Protein Pea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-nutrition.md) - [Bean-Based Puff Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-snacks-beanies.md) - [Nutritious Bean-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarwi-foods.md)