# Lentil Stick Snacks Pandy's Lentil Bites are Plant-Based and Protein-Powered By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentil-sticks References: [stack3d](https://www.stack3d.com/2026/06/pandy-barbecue-lentil-sticks/) & [pandym2s](https://www.pandym2s.com/products/lentil-sticks-barbeque)  At a time when [protein snacks are everywhere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/znack-that), [Pandy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-hearts-valentines-edition) launched a 100% vegan Lentil Sticks snack in a barbecue flavor, offering a lighter and more nutritious alternative to classic potato chips. These crunchy snacks are primarily made with red lentil flour, and boast 13% protein per bag, plus they share a sweet and smoky flavor from a savory ingredient blend of natural flavoring, spices, tomato, garlic, onion and molasses powders, and smoked salt. Pandy's new [barbecue-flavored Lentil Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-loops-honey-bbq) join several other varieties, like tangy Dill & Chives, indulgent Truffle & Cheese, creamy Ranch and more, appealing to the varied preferences of plant-based snackers and others who enjoy the taste of crispy, lower-fat, better-for-you bites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 78% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Legume-based Protein Snacks:** The surge in snacks made from lentils and other pulses is reformulating traditional chip categories into lower-fat, higher-protein alternatives. - **Flavor-forward Plant-based Crunch:** Bold, smoky and gourmet flavor profiles demonstrate consumer appetite for plant-based crisps that deliver indulgent taste without animal ingredients. - **Modular Snack Variety Expansion:** A proliferation of distinct flavor SKUs points to scalable platforms for customizable, nutrient-dense snack lines that cater to varied preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food Manufacturing:** Clean-label, legume-flour production methods are reshaping cost structures and nutrition claims within savory snack manufacturing. - **Plant-based Ingredients Supply:** Rising demand for pulse flours and concentrated natural flavor blends is increasing revenue opportunities for suppliers focused on protein-dense, plant-derived inputs. - **Food Packaging and Shelf-stability:** Advances in moisture-barrier and resealable packaging are extending shelf life and altering portioning expectations for lighter, crispy plant-based snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Potato Protein Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackish.md) - [Sandwich Cookie Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clif-builders-white-fudge-oreo.md) - [Limited-Edition Rotisserie Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-chicken.md) - [Functional Midlife Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-tall-snacks.md) - [Carnival-Inspired Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-drop.md) - [Spicy Protein Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-crunch-protein-pretzels.md) - [Patriotic Chicken Nugget Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyson-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Exclusive Protein Blondies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elavi-protein-brownie.md) - [Chicken Protein Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilde-protein-crackers.md)