# Gluten-Free Sorghum Pretzels Quinn Snacks Makes Gluten-Free Pretzels with an Ancient Grain By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-pretzels References: [bakingbusiness](http://www.bakingbusiness.com/Multimedia/Slideshows/2018/3/New-products-at-Expo-West/6.aspx?TipID=5) & [quinnsnacks](http://www.quinnsnacks.com/snacks/pretzels/) [Quinn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-snack) recently added to its line of gluten-free pretzels with two new flavorful additions: Maple Oat twists and Deli Rye-Style pretzel sticks. The "farm-to-bag" pretzel snacks are made with a naturally gluten-free ancient grain, sorghum, which is grown in Kansas. As such, each bag puts an emphasis on transparency and encourages consumers to plug in a unique number online to see the very farms where the ingredients in their snack were grown. While Quinn Snacks sets itself apart by making gluten-free pretzels with [non-GMO ancient whole grain flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-pretzel-thins) and a formula that's free from corn, dairy and soy, other snack brands have ingredient lists that include genetically modified corn starch, dextrose and other undesirable additions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Farm-to-bag Snacks:** Quinn Snacks' emphasis on transparency and showcasing the farms where ingredients are grown presents opportunities for other snack brands to adopt a similar approach. - **Gluten-free Alternatives:** The rise in demand for gluten-free products, such as Quinn Snacks' sorghum pretzels, opens up opportunities for other food manufacturers to create their own gluten-free alternatives. - **Non-gmo Ingredients:** Quinn Snacks' commitment to using non-GMO ingredients highlights a growing trend towards healthier and more sustainable snack options, encouraging other brands to follow suit. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for gluten-free and transparently sourced products, like Quinn Snacks' gluten-free sorghum pretzels. - **Gluten-free Food Products:** The gluten-free food industry can explore the use of alternative grains, such as sorghum, to create innovative and satisfying products, similar to Quinn Snacks' pretzels. - **Organic and Non-gmo Food:** The organic and non-GMO food industry can leverage the rising consumer interest in healthier and more sustainable options, taking inspiration from Quinn Snacks' commitment to non-GMO ingredients in their snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grain-Free Naan Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naan-pretzels.md) - [Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzel Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-pretzel-stick.md) - [Pretzel-Tasking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-flavors.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-pretzel-nuggets.md) - [Gluten-Free Pretzel Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pretzel-nuggets.md) - [Salty-Sweet Filled Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-pretzel-sticks.md) - [Corn-Free Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-free-popcorn.md) - [Dill Pickle Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutino-vlasic-pretzels.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-berry-pretzel-nuggets.md)