# Indian-Inspired Lentil Chips Bandar Foods' 'Poppadums' Introduce an Eastern Snack to the West By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentil-chips References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/New-Product-Launches/2017/01/Indian_flavors_heat_up_at_Wint.aspx?ID={5D49B88B-E6FF-47AD-AC16-EA742C5B3DFA}&cck=1) & [bandarfoods](https://www.bandarfoods.com/collections/all/products/lentil-crisps-poppadums-original-cumin-flavor-in-bags-set-of-6) Bandar Foods is a business based out of Philadelphia that specializes in the creation of [Indian-inspired snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-snack-mixes), such as naan and [lentil chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-house-hot-sauce-lentil-chips), that offer an alternative to popular American favorites such as potato chips. Its line of 'Poppadums' offer a different take on the Papadum, a disk-shaped Indian snack that is traditionally made with a seasoned dough base made from lentil, chickpea, rice, tapioca or potato flour. Bandar's Poppadums are made from lentils and come in cumin and black pepper flavors. Increasing diversity across the United States has sparked a demand for authentic, [globally inspired dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-betterforyou-snack). This year, Bandar Foods was present at the Winter Fancy Food Show, where its products shared the spotlight with a number of new Indian-inspired food and beverage products on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 17% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Authentic Global-inspired Snacks:** Increased demand for global cuisine presents an opportunity for food and snack companies to offer authentic, culturally-inspired snacks - **Alternative Snack Options:** Companies can create innovative, alternative snack options that cater to dietary restrictions and preferences based on popular foods from different cultures - **Indian-inspired Food and Beverage Products:** Food companies can create new and unique Indian-inspired food and beverage products to capitalize on the growing trend of diversity and multiculturalism in the food industry ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can be disrupted by companies that offer alternative, culturally-inspired snacks that cater to different dietary preferences and restrictions - **Global Food and Beverage Industry:** The growing trend of diverse, multicultural food preferences presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for food and beverage companies - **Indian-inspired Food Industry:** The popularity of Indian cuisine in the United States provides an opportunity for companies to create new and innovative Indian-inspired food and beverage products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md) - [Spiced Ancient Grain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howdah.md) - [Grain-Free Naan Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naan-pretzels.md) - [Chickpea-Based Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puff.md) - [Flavorful Potato-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potatobased-snack.md) - [High-Protein Pea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-nutrition.md) - [Air-Popped Lentil Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylors-lentil-waves.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Lentil Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentil-crisps.md) - [Baked Lentil Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-lentil-puffs.md)