# Nutrient-Dense Mandarin Crisps Confetti's Crunchy Mandarin Oranges are Pakced with Vitamin C By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-07-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-mandarin-oranges References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2023/notable-new-products-ipa-mac-cheese-and-frozen-greek-yogurt-pints) & [us.confettisnacks](https://us.confettisnacks.com/collections/all/products/half-moon)  Confetti Snacks makes all sorts of [fruit and vegetable snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks), including crunchy mandarin oranges in half-moon shapes. These nutrient-dense, fiber-rich snacks are naturally gluten-free and vegan, and they offer a different experience of a familiar single ingredient. These juicy crisps are made in the same way as the brand's original [veggie crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips) and thanks to this low, slow baking process, the result is a cleaner snack as compared to deep frying methods. This convenient, vitamin-packed mandarin chip snack is sure to become a back-to-school favorite, saving kids from having to peel their own citrus, all the while offering the satisfaction of a [crunchy snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-crunchables). And in each bag, there are multiple servings of fruit, which promises to please parents as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Nutrient-dense Snacks:** Creating nutrient-dense snacks offers an opportunity for companies to cater to health-conscious consumers looking for convenient and healthier snack options. - **Gluten-free and Vegan Products:** Developing gluten-free and vegan snacks meets the growing demand for specialty dietary options, catering to a wider range of consumers. - **Low and Slow Baking Process:** Implementing a low and slow baking process allows for cleaner snacks with reduced oil content, providing an alternative to deep-fried snacks. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend of nutrient-dense snacks and offer healthier options to consumers. - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry can tap into the demand for gluten-free and vegan products, catering to individuals with dietary restrictions or preferences. - **Food Processing Industry:** The food processing industry can explore the use of low and slow baking processes to create cleaner snacks and reduce the oil content in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Nutrient-Dense Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-veggie-chips.md) - [Chocolate-Covered Orange Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-orange-chips.md) - [Puffed Produce Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-veggie-and-fruit-snacks.md) - [Organic Fruity Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-crunchables.md) - [Crispy Dried Peach Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-chips.md) - [Spicy Mandarin Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-snack.md) - [Crunchy Fibrous Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-snaps.md) - [International Cuisine Veggie Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-veggie-chips.md) - [Crunchy Fruit-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-good-crunch.md)