# Globally Inspired Protein Chips Pop Crop's High Protein Chips Were Made with Chefs and ChatGPT By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips References: [taste.anuga.de](https://taste.anuga.de/neuheitendatenbank/produkt.php?id=2060&lng=en) & [popcrop](https://popcrop.com/)  From globally inspired flavor and clean-label ingredients to plant-based nutrition, Pop Crop's High Protein Chips tick multiple boxes for modern snackers—and it's no wonder, since the snack was developed with a university team, restaurant chefs, and [ChatGPT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptlive1). These slow-baked [plant-based crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronchclub) are made from real grains—including corn, green peas, [black lentils and rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-lentil-puffs)—plus pumpkin and pea protein, delivering 20 grams of protein per bag. While traditional chips can leave snackers with a sense of guilt after finishing the whole bag, these chips offer a nutrient-packed experience to fuel active lifestyles. These allergy-friendly, no-sugar-added chips are available in several flavors inspired by cuisines from around the world, like Tikka Masala, Sweet Thai and Kimchi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 50% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **AI-assisted Food Product Development:** Leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT in food development enhances creativity and personalization, setting a new standard for innovative product creation. - **Global Flavor Fusion:** Incorporating global culinary traditions into snack foods caters to adventurous palates and broadens the market for diverse flavor profiles. - **Health-conscious Snacking:** Demand for healthful snacks drives innovation in plant-based, protein-rich products, addressing consumers' nutritional aspirations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artificial Intelligence and Food Innovation:** The integration of AI in culinary development signifies a breakthrough in how food companies strategize and innovate new offerings. - **Snack Foods:** The evolution of the snack industry towards nutrient-dense, globally inspired products reflects changing consumer preferences for health and diversity. - **Plant-based Foods:** An increasing shift towards plant-based ingredients opens opportunities for creating healthier, sustainable snack alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chili-popped-crisps.md) - [High-Protein Pea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-nutrition.md) - [Potato Protein Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackish.md) - [Protein Lentil Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentil-crisp.md) - [Protein-Packed Snack Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popped-crisps.md) - [Popped Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-protein.md) - [Probiotic-Boosted Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogue-snacks.md) - [High-Protein Pizza Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popped-protein-chips.md)