# Sauce Packet-Inspired Tortilla Chips Taco Bell's Diablo Tortilla Chips are Limited-Edition By Ell Smith | Published 2018-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-tortilla-chips References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/10/01/taco-bell-unveils-new-diablo-tortilla-chips/) & [tacobell](https://www.tacobell.com/diablo-tortilla-chips) Halloween is just around the corner and [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-diablo-sauce) is celebrating in spooky style with the newly introduced 'Diablo Tortilla Chips.' This new and limited-edition offering arrives at various 7-eleven locations, presenting the on-the-go consumers with an affordable and delicious junk food item that's sure to satisfy any salty craving. The black chip features a unique aesthetic that's sure to appeal to more audacious foodies. In addition to its aesthetic, this chip features a [spicy kick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-brand-chili-crisp) and arrives coated in the flavor of Taco Bell's [Diablo sauce packet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-shrimp), a hot sauce that features a hint of lime. What's more is that this offering is vegan, kosher and gluten-free. The bags will be available until October 31st while supplies last. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Limited-edition Tortilla Chip Offerings:** Opportunity for brands to create limited-edition versions of their products to generate excitement and appeal to a niche market. - **Spicy Food Revival:** Opportunity for restaurants and food manufacturers to develop and market spicy food products to cater to the growing demand for spicy flavors. - **Flavor-coated Snacks:** Opportunity for snack companies to develop unique flavor-coated snacks that offer a new taste experience to consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can create limited-edition menu items or collaborations with other brands to attract customers and generate buzz. - **Snack Food:** Snack food manufacturers can experiment with unique flavors and textures to create innovative and enticing snack options for consumers. - **Sauces and Condiments:** Sauce and condiment companies can extend their product offerings by partnering with food companies to create flavor-coated snacks or by developing their own line of branded snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Honey QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-diablo-sauce.md) - [Spicy Ranch Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-diablo-ranch.md) - [Branded Sauce Tex-Mex Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-franks-redhot.md) - [Seasonal Orange Tortilla Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tostitos-scary-strips.md) - [Spicy Snack Chip Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-grilled-cheese-burrito.md) - [Spicy Chip-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorizo-nachos.md) - [Ghoulish Black Snack Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic-dip.md) - [Seasonal Viral Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/late-july.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Rolled Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takis-dragon-sweet-chili.md)