# Dairy-Free Nacho Dips Notcho Nocheez is a Line of Vegan Dips and Spreads Made with Almond Flour By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-nacho-dips References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4298-almond-innovation-in-the-spotlight) & [notchonocheez](https://notchonocheez.com/) There are plenty of [dairy-free nacho dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-dips) on the market that are made with cashews but The [Happy Vegan's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-farms-cream-cheese-spread) Notcho Nocheez offers an alternative that spotlights almond flour. These [cheese-like dips and spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheeses) can be found in classic, hot and tangy varieties and they are free from soy and gluten, in addition to dairy. The almond spreads are made with all-natural ingredients such as nutritional yeast and fresh red bell peppers, lemon pulp and fresh jalapeno peppers. The versatile dips and sauces can be put to many good uses, including serving them with steamed veggies or baked potatoes, eating them cold with chips or veggies, or paired with macaroni to make a creamy, cheesy meal without any dairy whatsoever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 10% - 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 - **Almond-based Dips:** The rise of almond-based dips as a dairy-free alternative presents an opportunity for food manufacturers to create new and innovative flavors using all-natural ingredients. - **Vegan Convenience Foods:** The popularity of vegan convenience foods like Notcho Nocheez highlights a trend toward more plant-based options in the snack industry. - **Clean Labels:** The demand for clean labels in the food industry will drive the development of more all-natural, gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free options like Notcho Nocheez. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can create innovative and profitable products by developing plant-based, clean label dips and sauces that tap into the growing vegan and dairy-free markets. - **Snack Industry:** As more people turn to plant-based diets, the snack industry has an opportunity to offer more meat, dairy and gluten-free options that are both convenient and delicious. - **Healthy Eating:** The trend toward healthier eating habits and clean labels presents an opportunity for brands to create products that meet the needs of consumers who want to indulge without compromising their dietary needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fermented Vegan Cashew Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-cashew-dips.md) - [Dairy-Free Sour Cream Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-cream-and-onion-dip.md) - [Organic Vegan Nacho Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-vegan-nacho-dip.md) - [Cheesy Dairy-Free Quesos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-queso.md) - [Smoky Almond Butter Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-chipotle-dip.md) - [Nut-Based Ricotta Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ricotta.md) - [Dairy-Free Jalapeño Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheese-spread.md) - [Plant Milk Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads.md) - [Creamy Dairy-Free Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-dips.md)