# Flavored Broccoli Chips This Low-Sodium X50 Snack is Free From Gluten and Preservatives By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broccoli-chips References: [greenteax50.au](http://greenteax50.com.au/shop/x50-broccoli-chips-variety-pack/) Broccoli may be one of the most disliked vegetables out there, but these flavored Broccoli Chips from X50 make the vibrant greens more palatable as a snack. The healthy snack comes in thee flavors including Rock Salt, BBQ and Spicy, which are all low-sodium treats that have been treated with alkalising rock salts and a vacuum fryer. The resulting snacks are gluten-free and are kept fresh without the use of any preservatives. With the rise of [plant-based eating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-snaps-flavors) and healthy living, consumers are seeking [healthier bags of potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-baked), as well as store-bought or homemade [alternative vegetable crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps) that can be made with unexpected ingredients like tomatoes, beets, parsnips and carrots. In the form of a comfort food, these snacks make it easy to increase one's intake of healthy green vegetables. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 86% | 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 - **Plant-based Snacks:** The rise of plant-based eating creates an opportunity for companies to offer healthier snack options. - **Alternative Vegetable Crisps:** Consumers are seeking unusual and healthy vegetable crisps, opening up the possibility of using unexpected ingredients. - **Healthy Comfort Foods:** Snacks that are both comforting and healthy provide the possibility of appealing to consumers looking for both options. ### Where This Applies - **Healthy Snacks:** Companies that offer healthier snack options that cater to plant-based and vegetable crisp trends can disrupt the traditional junk food market. - **Food Innovation:** Innovative companies can create new vegetable chip flavors or find new ways to make healthy, low-sodium snacks that are also tasty. - **Gluten-free Products:** The popularity of gluten-free products allows companies to offer healthy snack alternatives with fewer preservatives and natural ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Baked Nutrient-Dense Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-veggie-chips.md) - [Low-Calorie Veggie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-dried-veggie-crisps.md) - [BBQ Carrot Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-crisps.md) - [BBQ-Flavored Carrot Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirt-kitchen-snacks.md) - [Free-From Kimchi Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-so-healthys-kimchi-crisps.md) - [Budget-Friendly Conscious Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-avocado-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Cruciferous Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-puffs.md) - [Gut-Supporting Veggie Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-hiprotein-veggie.md)