# Herbaceous Falafel Chips Flamous' Original Falafel Chips are the Perfect Pairing for Hummus By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falafel-chips References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119018-flamous-original-falafel-multigrain-zatar-chips) & [flamousbrands](http://www.flamousbrands.com/products) For those looking for a nutrient-rich alternative to potato chips, Flamous' Original Falafel Chips are the perfect option. Packed with beneficial nutrients and bursting with flavor, the [herbaceous vegetable chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips) make for a delicious snack any time of day. The new Original Falafel chips from Flamous are made from a combination of more than 21 herbs, spices, vegetables and legumes to perfectly mirror the taste of freshly fried falafels. Because of the nutrient-packed ingredients, the flavorful chips are a good source of fiber, protein and antioxidants. The chips are also organic and appropriate for those adhering to a vegan, kosher or gluten-free diet. Just as [tortilla chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-flavor-burst) are the perfect pairing for salsa and guacamole, the Original Falafel chips are best enjoyed with Middle Eastern staples such as [hummus and baba ganoush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hummus). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Nutrient-rich Snacks:** The rise of nutrient-rich alternatives to traditional potato chips presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative and flavorful snack options. - **Plant-based Chips:** The growing demand for plant-based food options opens up opportunities for the development of innovative and tasty vegetable chips, like Flamous' Original Falafel Chips. - **Alternate Diet-friendly Snacks:** The trend towards alternative dietary choices, such as vegan, kosher, and gluten-free diets, creates a space for disruptive innovation in the snack industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can explore the potential for creating more nutrient-rich and plant-based snack alternatives to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the growing demand for flavorful and healthy plant-based snacks, like falafel chips, to expand their product offerings. - **Alternative Diet Food Industry:** The alternative diet food industry can develop innovative and delicious snack options to cater to consumers adhering to vegan, kosher, and gluten-free diets, like Flamous' Original Falafel Chips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chickpea Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-tortilla-chip.md) - [Balsamic Vinegar Hummus Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummus-chips.md) - [Citrusy Chickpea Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-sea-salt-lime.md) - [Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-chickpea-chip.md) - [Ancient Grain Pita Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freekeh-harvest-baked-pita-chips.md) - [Crispy Tempeh Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempeh-chups.md) - [Spicy Mediterranean Pita Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-harissa-pita-chips.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md) - [Baked Nutrient-Dense Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-veggie-chips.md)