# Citrusy Bean Chips Beanitos' Newest Navy Bean Chip Variety Comes in a Lime Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-flavor References: [beanitos](http://www.beanitos.com/) As well as being an enticing snack for being extremely [high in protein and fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-chips1), Beanitos' healthy navy bean-based chip now comes in an appealing lime flavor. The simple non-GMO ingredient list makes it clear why these chips make a great [alternative to greasy potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-avocado-oil-potato-chips); Beanitos' Hint of Lime chips are made from whole beans grown in the USA, plus long grain rice, sunflower oil, real lime juice and sea salt. Since adventurous eating is often curbed by concerns for health, citrus flavors are becoming a popular way for brands to satisfy both the need for bold flavors and healthy snacking. Since citrus is naturally both sweet and salty, the inclusion of this natural flavor has appeal to people with a sweet tooth, as well as those with a weakness for high-sodium snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 55% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Citrus Flavored Healthy Snacks:** As concerns for health continue to grow, there is an opportunity for brands to cater to adventurous eaters by incorporating citrus flavors into their healthy snack offerings. - **Navy Bean-based Snacks:** As navy beans are high in protein and fiber, there is room for further innovation and product development in this area of healthy snacking. - **Non-gmo Snack Alternatives:** Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the ingredients in their food, which presents an opportunity for brands to market non-GMO snack alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Healthy Snack Alternatives:** The increasing concern for health presents an opportunity for food companies to develop new healthy snack alternatives, such as bean-based chips with citrus flavors. - **Natural Ingredient Snacks:** Beanitos' use of natural, non-GMO ingredients sets a precedent for other food companies looking to appeal to consumers who are conscious of the ingredients in their food. - **Snack Food Manufacturing:** As consumers shift towards healthier snacking options, snack food manufacturers should consider incorporating navy bean-based products into their product lines in order to cater to this growing market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lime-Flavored Chip Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-flavored-chip.md) - [Protein-Rich Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-style-protein-chips.md) - [Seasoned Chili-Lime Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jicama-snack.md) - [Chickpea Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-tortilla-chip.md) - [Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-sizzln-mexican-chilli-lime.md) - [Spicy Citrus Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-zesty-chilli-lime.md) - [Cheesy Black Bean Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwestern-queso.md) - [Chili-Lime Pickle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-snap-chillime-bites.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md)