# Cassava-Based Tortilla Chips Trader Joe’s Grainless Tortilla Chips are Made from Cassava & Coconut By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-10-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainless-tortilla-chips References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/grainless-tortilla-chips) If you're looking for a grain-free alternative to corn-based tortilla chips, Trader Joe’s Grainless Tortilla Chips are the perfect option. Trader Joe’s new Grainless Tortilla Chips are exactly what they sound like—[grain-free tortilla chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yax-chaya-tortilla-chips). Instead of corn, these crunchy chips are made from a blend of coconut and [cassava](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootsy), which is a starchy, South American tuber. The chips are then seasoned with a blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, onion, and sea salt. Finally, the chips are formed into triangles and the dough is fried in avocado oil for the perfect amount of crunch. As [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-verde-flavored-corn-tortilla-chips) explains, "It’s plenty of flavor for straight snacking—but not too much to overwhelm your salsa & guac!" Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Grain-free Chips:** Opportunity to innovate on popular snack products by using alternative ingredients. - **Cassava-based Snacks:** Opportunity to develop unique, healthy and exotic snacks using cassava. - **Coconut-based Products:** Opportunity to create novel products that cater to dietary restrictions using coconut. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop unique snack products using alternative ingredients. - **Health Food Industry:** Opportunity to develop healthier snack options that cater to dietary restrictions. - **Organic Food Industry:** Opportunity to innovate on organic snack products by using alternative ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salsa-Flavored Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-verde-flavored-corn-tortilla-chips.md) - [Gluten-Free Breaded Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-breaded-shrimp.md) - [Baked Pea Flour Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-pops.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md) - [Root Veggie Chip Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-root-chips.md) - [Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Crunchy Coconut Cluster Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-coconut-crunchy-clusters.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cheese-ravioli.md) - [Store-Brand Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storebrand-tortilla-chips.md)