# Flavored Plantain Chips amäzi Handcrafts Healthy Chips in Spicy, Salty & Sweet Varieties By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantain-chip References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BsiseVeAOVt/) & [amazifoods](http://amazifoods.com/shop/amazi-plantain-chips-variety-pack) While plain plantain chips are often available as a [healthy alternative to potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps), amäzi creates a range of handcrafted chips in a wide range of flavors. In the amäzi Plantain Chip Variety pack, consumers will find Salted Olive Oil, Salted Coconut Oil, [Chili Spiced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-brand-chili-crisp), [Cinnamon Spiced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacksons-cinnamon-brown-sugar-sweet-potato-chips) and Cocoa chips, all of which are vegan-friendly, Paleo-friendly and naturally gluten-free. Unlike many conventional chips on the market, these ones are made without hydrogenated oils, preservatives, processed sugars or other additives. Additionally, these plantain chips serve as a rich, natural source of anti-inflammatory resistant starch and prebiotic fiber for the body. Nutrient-dense plantains are now being favored as a gluten-free alternative to conventional croutons, pastas, cookies and other snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flavored Plantain Chips:** The trend of offering a variety of plantain chip flavors gives an opportunity for innovation in the healthy snack industry - **Paleo-friendly Snacks:** The trend of creating healthy, Paleo-friendly snacks like amäzi's plantain chips offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the snack industry - **Gluten-free Alternatives:** The trend of favoring gluten-free alternatives like plantain chips for snacks, croutons, pastas, and cookies gives an opportunity for innovation in the gluten-free food industry ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthy Snacks:** The trend of creating healthy and nutritious snacks like amäzi's plantain chips offers an opportunity for innovation in the healthy snack industry - **Paleo-friendly Foods:** The trend of creating Paleo-friendly foods like amäzi's plantain chips offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry - **Gluten-free Foods:** The trend of favoring gluten-free alternatives like plantain chips for snacks, croutons, pastas, and cookies gives an opportunity for innovation in the gluten-free food industry ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasoned Plantain Chip Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-1.md) - [Spiced Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zambos-with-tajin.md) - [Seasoned Branded Plantain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-plantain-chips.md) - [Savory Plantain Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantain-nuggets.md) - [Award-Winning Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-origen.md) - [Crispy Tempeh Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempeh-chups.md) - [Budget-Friendly Conscious Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-avocado-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Caribbean Cuisine Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-exotic-chips.md) - [Crispy Clean-Label Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christies-chips.md)