# Piquant Cheese Crisps These Crisps Combine Creamy Cheesy Deliciousness With Oodles of Heat By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piquant-cheese-crisps References: [supermarketperimeter](https://www.supermarketperimeter.com/articles/7312-whisps-snacks-debuts-hot-and-spicy-cheese-crisps) & [whisps](https://whisps.com/products/hot-spicy-cheese-crisps)  New York-based snack maker [Whisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps) has decided to bring together the popular twin pleasures of cheese and spiciness the form of the Hot [& Spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-refreshers) Cheese Crisps, which make use of high-quality cheddar cheese and flavorful spices to make for a truly delectable snack for any occasion. The Hot & Spicy Cheese Crisps stay true to the Whisps ethos by offering a delicious snack that is vegetarian, free of gluten, keto-friendly and a fine source of calcium. As far as the flavor is concerned, these crisps well and truly knock it out of the park by using a heap of spice to offset the creamy deliciousness of aged cheddar cheese. Available exclusively at Target, the Hot & Spicy Whisps will appeal to lovers of anything [crunchy and cheesy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-crunch). Image Credit: Whisps ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 10% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spicy Snacks:** Opportunity for snack companies to create new flavors and combinations of spicy snacks. - **Keto-friendly Snacks:** Opportunity for snack companies to create more keto-friendly snack options for health-conscious consumers. - **Vegetarian Snacks:** Opportunity for snack companies to create more vegetarian snack options for consumers who avoid meat products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the growing demand for spicy, keto-friendly, and vegetarian snacks. - **Grocery/retail Industry:** Retailers like Target can leverage the popularity of these types of snacks to increase sales and attract health-conscious customers. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Food manufacturers can innovate by creating new and unique flavor combinations for spicy, keto-friendly and vegetarian snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasoned Puffed Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-snack.md) - [Crunchy Baked Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-popped.md) - [Crunchy Cheese-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps.md) - [Piquant Cheese Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilde-protein-chips-spicy-queso.md) - [Oven-Baked Crispy Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granarolo-cheese-crisps.md) - [Spicy Cheddar Thins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-thins.md) - [Crunchy Cheese Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-crumbs.md) - [Spicy Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-n-spicy-cheesy-crackers.md) - [Cheesy Sweet Heat Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-hot-honey.md)