# Seasoned Chili-Lime Snacks Rhythm Superfoods' Chili Lime Jicama Snacks are Coated in Tajín By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jicama-snack References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2023/seasoned-snacks-steal-the-show-at-summer-fancy-foods) & [rhythmfoods](https://rhythmfoods.com/collections/jicama-sticks/products/jicama-sticks-4-pack)  In Mexico, jicama with freshly squeezed lime juice and chile powder is often eaten as a snack, and [Rhythm Superfoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-crisps) teamed up with [Tajín](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tajn-flavored-beef-jerky) to create a ready-to-eat version of this popular jicama snack. These crunchy root vegetables are crisped, then coated in the [popular chili-lime seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilito-chile-lime-seasoning) to create a fiber-rich everyday snack. These plant-based snacks packaged by the pouch save snackers the hassle of chopping and seasoning, and this take-anywhere snack with Tajín spotlights an underappreciated vegetable that's neutral in taste yet takes on other flavors well. Flavored chile-lime snacks resonate with consumers who appreciate spicy heat but also cooling zesty citrusy notes and the way the fusion of these elements complement each other in a deliciously addictive way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flavored Chile-lime Snacks:** The trend of flavored chile-lime snacks offers a unique combination of spicy heat and zesty citrusy notes, appealing to consumers looking for a delicious and addictive snack experience. - **Ready-to-eat Snack Packaging:** The trend of ready-to-eat snack packaging provides convenience and time-saving options for consumers, eliminating the need for chopping and seasoning while offering a fiber-rich snack. - **Underappreciated Vegetable Highlight:** The trend of highlighting underappreciated vegetables, such as jicama, creates disruptive innovation opportunities by introducing new and unique flavors to the snack market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can embrace the flavored chile-lime snack trend, capitalizing on the growing demand for spicy yet refreshing snacks. - **Convenience Food Packaging Industry:** The convenience food packaging industry can seize the opportunity to cater to the busy lifestyles of consumers by offering ready-to-eat snack options that are easy to grab and enjoy. - **Vegetable-based Snack Market:** The vegetable-based snack market can tap into the underappreciated vegetable trend, introducing innovative and flavorful products that appeal to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Spice Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tajn-flavored-beef-jerky.md) - [Spiced Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zambos-with-tajin.md) - [Chile-Lime Salad Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-gourmet-and-tajin.md) - [Mexican Spice Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medjool-date-strips.md) - [Chili-Lime Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-lime-popcorn-snack.md) - [Chili-Lime Pickle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-snap-chillime-bites.md) - [Chili Lime Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-green.md) - [Mexican Seasoning Pistachio Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-kernels.md) - [Mexican Seasoning Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tajin-gummy-bears.md)