# Baked Pea Flour Snacks Trader Joe's Crunchy Pops are Made from Peas, Corn, and Potatoes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-pops References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/crunchy-pops-076003)  [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-organic-cacio-e-pepe-puffs) is expanding its snacking selection once again with the debut of its new Crunchy Pops. Unlike a bag of potato chips, Trader Joe's new Crunchy Pops offers a unique snacking experience. Each piece boasts an airy texture and savory flavor that makes them satisfying and addictive to eat. The snacks get their flavor from a unique blend of potato starch, [pea flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah), and corn flour. This lightweight ingredient blend is then air poped to give each piece a bite-sized lattice construction and airy texture, and then baked to add a toasty flavor and a satisfying crunch. A final seasoning of olive oil and salt help to bring everything together and make the Crunchy Pops something you'll enjoy by the handful. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 28% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Ingredient Snacks:** Using unconventional ingredients like pea flour creates healthier, innovative snack options that differ from traditional potato chips. - **Air-popped Snacks:** The air-popping method provides a lower-calorie snacking alternative while enhancing texture and flavor without deep frying. - **Savory Lightweight Snacks:** Creating snacks with airy, lattice structures offers a new tactile experience and caters to consumer demand for both lightness and crunch. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthy Snack Foods:** Manufacturers can leverage alternative ingredients and preparation methods to develop nutritious snacks that appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Food Processing Technology:** Innovations in air-popping and baking open up possibilities for developing new textures and flavor profiles in snack foods. - **Specialty Grocery Retail:** Retailers like Trader Joe's can attract niche markets by offering unique, health-focused snacks that stand out from conventional offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puffed Pasta-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-organic-cacio-e-pepe-puffs.md) - [Dried Shishito Pepper Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shishito-crisps.md) - [Sour Cream Corn Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-puffiest-sour-cream-onion-corn-puffs.md) - [Heirloom Corn-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-cheese-crunchies.md) - [Nutritional Yeast-Seasoned Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piquant-popcorn.md) - [Peanut Butter-Coated Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-caramel-coated-popcorn.md) - [Baked Pizza Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-pizza-flavored-pillow-crisps.md) - [Chickpea-Based Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puff.md) - [Puffed Quinoa Snack Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-seedy-cheese-snack-bites.md)