# Crystalized Cinderella Crisps These Glass Potato Chips are Futuristic and Delectable By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-potato-chips References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/glass-potato-chips) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Potato-Chips/) Although this [crunchy snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levels-by-brent-rivera) comes in all kinds of shapes and flavors, these glass potato chips are sure to have heads turning in awe. The space-aged snack is almost too pretty to eat, with a distinctive see-through appearance and delicate crinkled texture. Using the power of molecular gastronomy, these glass potato chips come to life with a few scientific ingredients. Using potato stock, starch and slow-dried gel, the transparent treat comes to life after patient preparation. After creating your potato-infused gel, it must be dehydrated—delicious-sounding, right?—before the real magic begins. The fragile crisps are then [deep-fried on a low temperature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries) to obtain a golden-yellow finish. Sprinkle your edible beauties with a dash of salt and serve them to your intrigued party guests. Cinderella may have rocked some badass glass slippers, but these crystalized crisps are a true fairytale-like masterpiece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Molecular Gastronomy Snacks:** Creating snacks using scientific ingredients and techniques to create unique textures and flavors. - **Transparent Foods:** Making food items transparent for aesthetic and novelty purposes. - **Futuristic Food Designs:** Creating visually stunning food items with unique, futuristic design elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating molecular gastronomy and unique design elements to create cutting-edge products. - **Hospitality:** Introducing unique and visually stunning snacks to enhance the guest experience. - **Fashion:** Drawing inspiration from fairytales and incorporating intricate design elements into food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mess-Free Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-potato-chips.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Rose Petal Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-la-vie-en-rose.md) - [Crispy Clean-Label Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christies-chips.md) - [Folded Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-potato-chips.md) - [Elevated Libation-Friendly Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-and-onion-chips.md) - [Ultra-Crunchy Mushroom Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popadelics.md) - [Crispy Artichoke Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artichoke-chips.md) - [Hybrid Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-vibes.md)