# Multi-Dimensional Nacho Chips New Doritos 3D Crunch Come in Two Bold Flavors By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-3d-crunch References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/12/21/doritos-unveils-new-doritos-3d-crunch/) If you're looking to shake up your snack game, the new Doritos 3D Crunch chips are the perfect answer. Doritos 3D Crunch is not actually a new product, but rather one that was introduced in 1998 and discontinued in the early 2000s. Now, thanks to [overwhelming demand from fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discos-pickled-onion), the brand has brought back the Doritos 3D chips in a slightly new form as Doritos 3D Crunch. Starting on December 28, 2020, Doritos 3D Crunch will be available in two bold flavor options: [Spicy Ranch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-golden-sriracha) and Chili Cheese Nacho. Just like the original Doritos 3D, the chips are essentially [puffed, three-dimensional Doritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-potato-bites) dusted with the brand's signature seasoning. The result is an extra crunchy chip with all the delicious Doritos flavor that fans know and love. Image Credit: Doritos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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's Driving This Trend - **Resurgence of Retro Snacks:** The return of Doritos 3D Crunch reflects a growing trend of nostalgic snacks making a comeback, presenting opportunities for brands to reintroduce discontinued products with a modern twist. - **Exploration of Unique Textures:** The popularity of Doritos 3D Crunch demonstrates a trend in consumer preference for snacks with distinctive textures, inspiring companies to create new products that offer a satisfying and enjoyable eating experience. - **Flavor Innovation:** The introduction of bold flavor options like Spicy Ranch and Chili Cheese Nacho in Doritos 3D Crunch highlights the importance of flavor experimentation in the snack industry, encouraging other brands to push the boundaries of taste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food:** The reemergence of Doritos 3D Crunch presents an opportunity for the snack food industry to revive and revitalize nostalgic products, capturing the attention and loyalty of consumers seeking a taste of the past. - **Food Manufacturing:** The demand for texturally unique snacks like Doritos 3D Crunch creates a market for food manufacturing companies to develop and produce innovative products that offer a satisfying crunch and elevated eating experience. - **Seasoning and Flavoring:** The success of Doritos 3D Crunch's bold flavor options highlights the need for seasoning and flavoring companies to explore new and exciting taste combinations, catering to consumers' desire for adventurous and flavorful snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-jumpin-jack-cheese.md) - [Meta Chip-Infused Chip Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-dip.md) - [Flavor Duality Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-flamin-hot-cool-ranch.md) - [Summertime Celebration Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-twisted-queso.md) - [Condiment-Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-snack-chips.md) - [Chip-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-popcorn-doritos-cool-ranch.md) - [Tangy Multi-Flavor Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-collisions-tangy-pickle-and-cool-ranch.md) - [Ranch-Flavored Chip Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-notchos.md) - [Multidimensional Fan Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-season-4.md)