# Coconut Oil Snack Chips The Boulder Canyon Mesquite Barbecue Coconut Oil Chips Have Low Fat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-oil-chips References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119872-mesquite-barbeque-coconut-oil-chips) Containing 30% less fat than traditional potato chips, the [Boulder Canyon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-ranch-canyon-cut-kettle-style-potato-chips) Mesquite Barbecue Coconut Oil Chips are a new product option from the snack chip brand that merges satisfying flavor with a better-for-you recipe. The snack chips are crafted using premium potatoes that have been kettle cooked in coconut oil in order to produce a chip that contains fats that are healthier than traditional options. This results in an extra crunchy snack that is reported to be less oily than traditional snack chips that are fried in other oils. The Boulder Canyon Mesquite Barbecue Coconut Oil Chips are [gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos) and are made with non-GMO ingredients. They contain no cholesterol or trans fats and are Kosher-certified, which makes them suitable for those on specialty diets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low Fat Snack Chips:** Opportunity for developing and promoting snack chips with reduced fat content. - **Healthy Frying Oils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating healthier frying oil options for snack chip production. - **Specialty Diet Snacks:** Development of snack chips catering to specific dietary needs and certifications like gluten-free, non-GMO, and Kosher. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food Industry:** Opportunity to create healthier snack chip options in response to growing consumer demand for better-for-you snacks. - **Food Oil Industry:** Opportunity for producing and marketing healthier frying oil alternatives for snack chip manufacturers. - **Specialty Food Industry:** Development of specialty diet snack options to cater to the needs of consumers following specific dietary restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blended Coconut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulzuras-coconut-snacks.md) - [Flavorful Popped Crisp Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4700bc-corn-chips.md) - [Free-From Comfort Food Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-baked.md) - [Free-From Sauce Brand Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitchin-chips.md) - [Spiced Ranch Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-ranch-canyon-cut-kettle-style-potato-chips.md) - [Bold Avocado Oil-Fried Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Veggie-Made Avocado Oil Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-health-veggie-snacks.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Plantain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamba-foods-plantain-chips.md) - [Savory Lower-Fat Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-roasted-sour-cream-chive.md)