# Peppery Tunisian Potato Chips Snackgold's 'cHarissa' Gourmet Potato Crisps Feature a Classic Paste By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-potato-crisps References: [projectnosh](https://www.projectnosh.com/news/2018/gallery-spicy-burns-across-categories-fancy-food-show) & [snackgold](http://www.snackgold.com/crisps/?lang=en) Harissa, a Maghrebi hot chili pepper paste, is one of the most basic flavoring agents in Tunisian cuisine and a condiment that is beloved by consumers for its immense versatility. At this year's Winter Fancy Food Show, Snackgold introduced its 'cHarissa' Gourmet Potato Crisps, which are produced in a partnership between Spanish gourmet potato chip makers and the cHarissa spice company. In response to a rising demand for spicy foods, a number of brands are launching hot and spicy versions of familiar products that offer a fiery kick. As well as looking for added heat from the foods that they consume, people are also seeking out inventive [globally inspired spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyas-snacks) that prominently feature different kinds of spicy ingredients available around the world. Image Credit: BevNET ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Snacking:** The rising demand for spicy foods is leading to the launch of hot and spicy versions of familiar products that offer a fiery kick. - **Globally Inspired Spices:** Consumers are seeking out inventive globally inspired spices that prominently feature different kinds of spicy ingredients available around the world. - **Culinary Partnerships:** Partnerships between gourmet potato chip makers and spice companies, like Snackgold and cHarissa, are creating unique flavor experiences for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry is responding to the demand for spicy and globally inspired flavors by offering new products that incorporate these tastes. - **Spice Industry:** Companies in the spice industry have an opportunity to partner with food brands to create unique flavor experiences like the cHarissa potato chips. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of partnerships between culinary companies to create new, innovative products that meet changing consumer demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spice-Forward Kettle Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-chips-flavors.md) - [Spicy Condiment Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-brand-chili-crisp.md) - [Spicy Cuisine Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-hot.md) - [Italian-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-cooked-potato-chips.md) - [Spicy Hemp Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-potato-chips.md) - [Spicy Sandwich Shop Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-pepper-chips.md) - [Flavorful Potato-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potatobased-snack.md) - [Collaboration Hot Sauce Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-batch-yellowbird-habanero-potato-chips.md) - [Authentic Cuisine Hummus Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-real-and-belazu.md)