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# Spicy Cheese Crisp Snacks
Whisps' new Hot & Spicy Cheese Crisps Pack a Powerful Punch

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-10-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-cheese-crisps
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/10/24/whisps-introduces-new-hot-spicy-cheese-crisps/)

Everyone's favorite cheese-centric snack brand Whisps, recently debuted new Hot & Spicy Cheese Crisps.

Whisps are essentially chips made from [100 percent cheddar cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-happy-kitchen-cheese-bites). Now the brand has introduced a Hot & Spicy variety that makes the chips even more snackable. The new Hot & Spicy Cheese Crisps combine exclusively-aged cheddar cheese with a punch of premium spices and flavors that will "have snackers’ eyes watering and leave them coming back for more." In addition to the tongue-tingling flavors, the crisps also deliver 10 grams of protein and just two grams of carbs per serving–just like all of the Whisps Cheese Crisps. Not to mention, Whisps Hot & Spicy Cheese Crisps are [gluten-free, keto-friendly, vegetarian-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-nacho-cheeze-tortilla-chips), and a good source of calcium.

Image Credit: Whisps

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Spicy Cheese Snacks:** Innovative flavors for cheese snacks, such as spicy, can appeal to consumers looking for unique and exciting snacking experiences.
- **Protein-rich Snacks:** Snack companies can capitalize on the trend of high-protein diets by offering protein-rich alternatives to traditional snacks.
- **Specialized Dietary Snacks:** Offering snacks that cater to specific dietary lifestyles, such as gluten-free and keto-friendly, can broaden a company's customer base and appeal to health-conscious consumers.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Snack Foods Industry:** Innovative flavors and specialized dietary options can help snack companies differentiate themselves in a crowded market and attract new customers.
- **Dairy Industry:** There is an opportunity for dairy companies to create value-added cheese products, such as cheese crisps, that can be marketed as high-protein and healthy snacking options.
- **Health Foods Industry:** Health-focused companies can explore creating delicious and nutritious snacks that cater to specialized dietary lifestyles, such as gluten-free and keto-friendly options.

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