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# Color-Changing Spicy Chip Challenges
The Paqui 2022 One Chip Challenge Turns Your Tongue Blue

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-08-12 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paqui-2022-one-chip-challenge
References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2022/08/paqui-2022-one-chip-challenge-is-here.html) & [paqui](https://paqui.com)

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The [Paqui](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-slice-challenge) 2022 One Chip Challenge has been unveiled by the brand as its latest version of its renowned single-chip challenge for brave consumers to try out. The challenge consists of a single tortilla chip covered in a signature mix of spicy ingredients including the [Carolina Reaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primula-carolina-reaper) and Scorpion peppers for its spiciness. The latest challenge offers a new aspect for consumers to enjoy, which will turn the tongue of the brave challenger blue for them to show off as a badge of honor for a short time.

The Paqui 2022 One Chip Challenge is priced at $8.99 and comes packaged inside a coffin box to further drive home the deadly spicy nature of the chip within. The product is available from the brand's website, via [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frito-lay-1) and at a variety of local retailers.

Image Credit: Paqui

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.8/10
- Popularity: 92% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 12%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Spicy Food Challenges:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and challenging spicy food products and experiences.
- **Color-changing Food Trends:** Opportunity to innovate color-changing elements in a variety of food and beverage products.
- **Novelty Food Packaging:** Opportunity for brands to create unique and creative packaging designs to enhance product appeal on shelves.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** Companies in this industry can explore spicy and color-changing food trends to create exciting new products.
- **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of novelty food packaging to enhance brand appeal and product differentiation.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity to create and host spicy food challenges as an entertainment experience, potentially in bars or restaurants.

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