# Fiery Nut Snacks Takis Hot Nuts are Crunchy Snacks That are Savory, Fiery or Smoky By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-nuts References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/takis-launches-the-next-level-of-intensity-with-new-takis-hot-nuts-301147902.html) & [barcel-usa](https://barcel-usa.com) [Takis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-takis-flavors), best known for its Fuego hot chili pepper and lime flavored snacks, is introducing Hot Nuts so that fans can experience the high-intensity flavor that they have come to know and love in a different way. There are three Takis Hot Nuts that are being introduced: Fuego—the signature hot chili pepper and lime variety—plus Flare with just a hint of spice and Smokin' Lime with chipotle-lime flavoring. The all-new Hot Nuts were created to add variety to the [salty snack category](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-sol) and share an explosion of flavor that snackers will appreciate. The fiery, savory and smoky nut snacks offer something for everyone who has come to love the brand's iconic spicy-citrus flavor profile. Image Credit: Barcel USA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Hot Nut Snacks:** Takis' introduction of Hot Nuts can pave the way for more innovation in the hot and spicy snack industry, such as exploring different flavor profiles or textures. - **Savory Chipotle Flavors:** The Smokin' Lime Takis Hot Nuts can inspire other snack companies to experiment with chipotle-lime flavoring in their products. - **Variety in Snack Categories:** Takis' introduction of Hot Nuts shows the potential for adding variety to the salty snack category with new and unique flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Industry:** Companies in the snack industry can use Takis' Hot Nuts as an example of how to innovate to meet the growing demand for unique and exciting snack options. - **Flavoring Industry:** The hot and spicy flavoring industry can expand their offerings to include different spices and flavors inspired by Takis' Hot Nuts, such as chipotle-lime or other unique combinations. - **Nut Industry:** The introduction of Takis' Hot Nuts shows potential for more innovative nut-based snacks to meet consumer demand for exciting flavor and texture combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intense Rolled Tortilla Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-takis-flavors.md) - [Chili-Lime Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcornopolis-takis-fuego.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Spice-Free Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takis-intense-nacho.md) - [Mildly Spiced Rolled Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takis-chile-limon.md) - [Cheesy Rolled Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intense-nacho-takis.md) - [Spiced Collaboration Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-x-hot-ones.md) - [Non-Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takis.md) - [Chip-Flavored Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-nuts.md) - [Fiery Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-fire-snack-crisps.md)