# Hot Sauce-Flavored Popcorns The New Hot Buffalo Smartfood Flavor Brings the Heat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-buffalo-smartfood References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26343439/smartfood-hot-buffalo-flavored-popcorn-walmart/) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Smartfood-Hot-Buffalo-Flavored-Popcorn-7-oz-Bag/204640379?u1=74968X1525073X8138530348972fbdfe6db1fcd861b819&oid=599512.1&wmlspartner=TnL5HPStwNw&sourceid=27472019591832368778&affillinktype=10&veh=aff) It may still be cold outside, but you can still bring the heat with a bag of the new Hot [Buffalo Smartfood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-crunchy-buffalo). Released just a few weeks ago, the new snack food is just what you need to make it through the dark days of February. Hot Buffalo Smartfood is a brand new Smartfood flavor available from [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-smoky-ghost-pepper-puffs). The snack consists of [air-popped popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-readytoeat-popcorn) seasoned with a powerful blend of aged cayenne red peppers, red pepper, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. According to Walmart's product description, the secret ingredient is the spicy cayenne pepper, which creates a "delicious, mouthwatering popcorn with a kick." If you're a fan of spicy foods, you might want to add Hot Buffalo Smartfood to your snack rotation. Image Credit: *Walmart.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 16% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spicy Flavor Infused Snacks:** There is an opportunity to create new spicy flavor-infused snacks that cater to those with a taste for heat. - **Seasoning Blends:** Companies can experiment with different seasoning blends to add unique flavors to classic snacks. - **Limited Edition Snacks:** Releasing limited edition flavors of popular snacks can create a sense of excitement and drive sales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the growing trend towards bold, spicy flavors. - **Seasoning & Spice Blends:** The seasoning and spice blends industry can experiment with different blends to create unique flavors for snack food manufacturers. - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage limited edition snack releases to drive in-store traffic and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chip-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-popcorn-doritos-cool-ranch.md) - [Naturally Flavored Popcorn Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-doritos.md) - [Spicy Cheesy Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-cheesy.md) - [Hot Cocoa Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-marshmallow-hot-cocoa-flavored-popcorn.md) - [Spicy Cheddar Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cheddar-popcorn.md) - [Dessert-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-caramel.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Spicy Cheddar Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinnypop-popcorn-cheddar-jalapeo.md) - [Smoky Extra-Spicy Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-smoky-ghost-pepper-puffs.md)