# Crunchy Pineapple Chips BranchOut's Pineapple Chips are Packed with Vitamin C By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-chips References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2020/gallery-whats-new-in-sweets#pic-2) & [branchoutfood](https://www.branchoutfood.com/) BranchOut is introducing dried and crunchy Pineapple Chips as a vitamin-rich snack that's made from 100% pineapple. The chips are made with slices of pineapple, helping to satisfy a desire for a [crunchy snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-superfruit-bites) with a better-for-you alternative to [traditional potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips), which are packed with fat and calories. The Vitamin C-rich Pineapple Chips are said to be nutritious, intense and full of tropical flavor, and they are only made with a single ingredient. Thanks to BranchOut’s patented GentalDry technology, which uses a low temperature, the fruit's nutritional content and flavor is preserved to offer the most value and a great texture. Consumers who are seeking healthy and convenient snacks are revisiting [fruit snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks), which are being reinvented in a variety of different forms. Image Credit: BranchOut ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reinvented Fruit Snacks:** BranchOut's Pineapple Chips are an example of a reinvented fruit snack that caters to health-conscious consumers seeking convenient and nutritious options. - **Better-for-you Alternatives:** BranchOut's Pineapple Chips provide a better-for-you alternative to traditional potato chips, presenting an opportunity for companies to develop and market healthier snack options. - **Preservation of Nutritional Content:** BranchOut's patented GentalDry technology highlights the trend of preserving the nutritional content and flavor of fruits, paving the way for innovative preservation techniques in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** The introduction of BranchOut's Pineapple Chips showcases the potential for growth and innovation within the snack food industry. - **Health Food Industry:** BranchOut's Pineapple Chips cater to health-conscious consumers, highlighting the opportunities for companies within the health food industry to develop and market nutritious snack options. - **Food Preservation Industry:** BranchOut's GentalDry technology presents disruptive opportunities within the food preservation industry, allowing for the development of new techniques that maintain the nutritional value and flavor of fruits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-for-You Fruit Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-fruit-chips.md) - [Spicy Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-picante.md) - [Crunchy Fruit-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-good-crunch.md) - [Spiced Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-green-1.md) - [Chili Lime Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-green.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-fruit-bites.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Mandarin Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-mandarin-oranges.md) - [Fiery Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-pineapple-snack.md) - [Piña Colada Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-colada-snack-mix.md)