# Free-From Snack Puffs Ka-Pop! Puffs are Made in Cheesy and Hot Flavors Without Top Allergens By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kapop-puffs References: [godairyfree.org](https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/ka-pop-puffs) & [kapopsnacks](https://kapopsnacks.com/collections/ka-pop/products/red-green-sriracha-puffs-2) It's not always easy to find light, crisp and flavorful snacks that are made with wholesome ingredients but Ka-Pop! Puffs delivers with its whole-grain snacks that are free from top allergens—in fact, the snacks are not just [free of the top eight allergens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-snacks) but the top 12. The puffs are prepared without dairy, gluten, corn or rice and they are made in flavors like Dairy-Free Cheddar and Red & Green Sriracha. The [sorghum-based snack puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-vibes) are made with just a few simple ingredients, including oil, a few spices and nutritional yeast, which plays a part in creating the cheese-like taste of the product. The gluten-free, non-GMO and vegan snack puffs appeal to all who are looking for a simple, cheesy and crunchy snack. Image Credit: Ka-Pop! Snacks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Free-from Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new snacks that are free from allergens but still deliver on taste and texture. - **Wholesome Ingredients:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that use natural and nutritious ingredients to offer healthier snack options. - **Sorghum-based Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of alternative grains like sorghum to develop innovative snack products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new manufacturing processes that allow for the production of allergen-free snacks at scale. - **Gluten-free Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the range of gluten-free snacks by incorporating unique and tasty flavors into the products. - **Vegan Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new vegan snack options that provide both taste and nutritional value to meet the growing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Puffed Grain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tosi-superpops.md) - [Cheesy Plant-Based Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-white-cheddar-popcorn.md) - [Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipuffs.md) - [Better-for-You Cheesy Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-wotsinits.md) - [Cheesy Puffed Pea Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheezy-cheddar-pops.md) - [Airy Puffed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/like-air.md) - [Lightly-Textured Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-poppers.md) - [Puffy Plant-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatos-puffs.md) - [Gluten-Free Protein Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-gourmet-protein-puffs.md)