# Mediterranean Chickpea Chips Peacasa Snacks Makes Nourishing, Grain-Free, Five-Ingredient Snacks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-05-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-chip References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/16063-peacasa-prepares-for-debut-of-chickpea-chips) & [peacasasnacks](https://peacasasnacks.com/) A 12-day [Mediterranean hiking trip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-salsa-pita-chips) inspired the creation of Peacasa Snacks' [chickpea chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-granola-crunch-mix), which are as simple as they are nourishing. Peacasa Snacks founders Aaron Johnstone and Victor Courarie-Delage discovered a wood-fired crepe made from chickpea flour in the South of France and set out to recreate the street market find as a crispy snack. The snacks are made in Sea Salt and Lime and Pepper flavors, each of which is prepared from only a handful of simple ingredients—chickpea flour, high-oleic sunflower oil, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. The grain-free, gluten-free snacks are packed with [plant-based protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps) and fiber as a better-for-you alternative to regular chips. To support the launch of its debut product, Peacasa Snacks is planning to raise funds via crowdfunding. Image Credit: Peacasa Snacks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Plant-based Snacks:** The rise of plant-based diets has created a demand for innovative snacks made from ingredients like chickpea flour. - **Grain-free Snacks:** Consumers are seeking healthier snack options that are free from grains and gluten, opening up opportunities for brands to create grain-free alternatives. - **Crowdfunding Campaigns:** Brands like Peacasa Snacks are utilizing crowdfunding platforms to raise funds and generate buzz for their innovative snack products. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the growing demand for healthier, plant-based and grain-free snack options. - **Health Food Industry:** Health food brands can tap into the trend of grain-free snacks and create innovative products that cater to consumers' dietary preferences. - **Crowdfunding Industry:** The crowdfunding industry can benefit from the rising popularity of innovative food products by supporting campaigns for brands like Peacasa Snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Calorie Chickpea Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-thins.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Chickpea-Based Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puff.md) - [Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-chickpea-chip.md) - [Citrusy Chickpea Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-sea-salt-lime.md) - [Grain-Free Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-crisps.md) - [Ancient Grain Pita Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freekeh-harvest-baked-pita-chips.md) - [Chickpea-Based Healthy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wotsits.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md)