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# Healthful Free-From Chip Snacks
These Eat Real Chips Come in Three Gluten-Free Options

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-21 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-real-chips
References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/eat-real-adds-six-new-flavours-to-snacking-range/571801.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss) & [eatreal](http://www.eatreal.co.uk)

The Eat Real Chips range has been expanded to offer consumers a lineup of [gluten-free snack options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-gluten-free) that are made with healthful ingredients that will help them maintain a free-from lifestyle.

The chips come in three varieties including Quinoa, Lentil and [Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicp-snack-packs) that come in six savory flavor options, which makes them suitable for taste preferences of all kinds to enjoy. The snacks are all free of added sugar and also boasts a reduced salt profile to ensure those on restrictive diets won't have to worry about high levels of these ingredients like in other snack varieties.

The Eat Real Chips also feature a recipe that is [free from lactose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-so-healthys-kimchi-crisps), Kosher and even suitable for vegans to enjoy.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Gluten-free Snacks:** Opportunity to develop more tasty and healthy snacks options for gluten-intolerant people.
- **Plant-based Protein Products:** Opportunity to expand plant-based protein snacks in the market, creating more healthy and satisfying options.
- **Reduced Sodium Snacks:** Opportunity to develop snacks that have lower salt content but still maintain their great taste.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturing companies can specialize in developing snacks that cater to various dietary restrictions whilst still prioritizing taste.
- **Health and Wellness Industry:** Health and wellness companies have an opportunity to promote healthful and tasty snacks as a part of a healthy lifestyle.
- **Retail Industry:** Retailers can focus on stocking shelves with snacks for individuals who have dietary restrictions and provide customers with a more inclusive shopping experience.

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