# Nutrient-Dense Plantain Snacks Bamba Foods Plantain Chips Have No Added Sugar By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamba-foods-plantain-chips References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/109524-bamba-foods-introduces-plantain-chips) & [bambafoods.net](http://bambafoods.net/)  The Bamba Foods Plantain Chips have been recently debuted by the brand as a series of satisfyingly crunchy snacks perfect for consumers to opt for in place of [conventional potato-based alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-avocado-oil-potato-chips). The snack is crafted with a [vegan-friendly recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-nacho-cheeze-tortilla-chips) that also has [no added sugar, gluten or GMOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peruvian-chips) to position it well for consumers looking to avoid these components. The snack is reported to contain 40% less fat than traditional potato chips, while also featuring more vitamins A and C to give them a beneficial profile for snackers to appreciate. The Bamba Foods Plantain Chips come in four flavors including Spicy, Original, Sea Salt and BBQ, which are each priced at $1.70 per bag. The snack from the minority-owned brand is available in more than 150 stores. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 17% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nutrient-dense Plantain Snacks:** The Bamba Foods Plantain Chips offer a nutrient-dense alternative to conventional potato-based snacks. - **Vegan-friendly Chips:** The vegan-friendly recipe of Bamba Foods Plantain Chips caters to consumers seeking plant-based snack options. - **Health-conscious Snacking:** With 40% less fat and higher vitamin content, Bamba Foods Plantain Chips tap into the demand for health-conscious snacking. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The nutrient-dense plantain snacks by Bamba Foods showcase opportunities for innovation within the snack food industry. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Bamba Foods' vegan-friendly plantain chips highlight the potential for disruptive innovation in the plant-based food industry. - **Healthy Snack Market:** Bamba Foods Plantain Chips cater to health-conscious consumers, presenting innovation opportunities within the healthy snack market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasoned Plantain Chip Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-1.md) - [Savory Plantain Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantain-nuggets.md) - [Seasoned Branded Plantain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-plantain-chips.md) - [Spiced Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zambos-with-tajin.md) - [Award-Winning Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-origen.md) - [Bean-Based Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bam-snacks.md) - [Crispy Plant-Based Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Organic Plantain Scoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-plantain-scoops.md)