# Epicurean Potato Chips Luxirare Creates Crisps with Prosciutto, Vanilla & Cilantro By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxirare-potato-chips References: [luxirare](http://www.luxirare.com/2009/08/crisp.html) [Gourmet potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-chip-flavors) are the latest innovation by the foodies at Luxirare. [Epicurean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-cheese-boxes) ingredients such as red pepper threads, prosciutto, vanilla pod seeds, and cilantro leaves have been embedded between two ultra-thin sheets of shaved potato. The layered delights are then baked on a crimped rack resulting in a deliciously [wavy crispy snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-potato-chips). Sprinkled with coarse salt, the treats would be perfect as an appetizer for a cocktail party or just an afternoon snack with a cold beer. I just love Luxirare’s retro-futurist instructional photographs showing how the potato chips were made, there’s a Woody Allen ‘Sleeper’ sort of feel to them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Gourmet Chips:** The trend of using high-end, unique ingredients in potato chips presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the snack industry. - **Layering Technique:** Innovative layering techniques that create unique textures and pairings of ingredients could disrupt the way chips are made and consumed. - **Retro-futurism Photography:** The use of retro-futuristic photography in food marketing can create an aesthetic that stands out in the industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food:** The gourmet chip trend presents opportunities for disruption in the snack food industry, encouraging experimentation and unique flavor combinations. - **Food Photography:** As retro-futurism becomes more popular, the food photography industry could capitalize on this aesthetic to create unique and eye-catching visuals for food marketing campaigns. - **Premium Ingredients:** As consumers become more interested in premium ingredients, industries such as farming and ingredient sourcing could see an increase in demand for high-quality, unique ingredients for use in snack foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-cooked-potato-chips.md) - [Elevated Libation-Friendly Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-and-onion-chips.md) - [Savory THC-Infused Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-elixirs.md) - [Spicy Hemp Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-potato-chips.md) - [Fried Egg-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-egg-potato-chips.md) - [Italian-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ristoranti-series.md) - [Sake-Pairing Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-chips.md) - [Slow-Fried Olive Oil Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-virgin-olive-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Ultra-Fresh Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-of-flavor.md)