# Protein-Packed Lentil Chips The Plentils Range Serves as a Health Alternative to Potato Chips By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plentils References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-enjoy-life-margherita-pizza-plentils/) & [enjoylifefoods](http://enjoylifefoods.com/our-foods/plentils/) Catering to the growing demand for [healthy snack foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-chips1), Enjoy Life's Plentils lineup provides consumers with a better-for-you alternative to potato chips. With fun flavors and a crunchy texture, the pulse-based chips provide a nutritious and tasty snacking solution. The Plentils range consists of bite-sized chips made from lentils instead of potatoes. In addition to serving as a good source of [plant-based protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-nutrition), the chips also serve as a suitable snack option for those with [food allergies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-snacks). Unlike many other chip brands, the lentil-based snacks are free from gluten, soy, nuts, dairy and a number of common food allergens. Available in innovative flavors such as Margherita Pizza and Himalayan Pink Salt, the chips are a perfect option for on-the-go snacking or for incorporating into recipes such as breadcrumb-crusted chicken and DIY pizza crusts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Health Snack Foods:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop and market more nutritious snack alternatives to meet the growing demand for healthier options. - **Plant-based Protein:** There is a potential for companies to create innovative plant-based protein snacks to cater to the needs of consumers seeking alternative protein sources. - **Free-from Allergen Snacks:** There is a market for allergen-free snacks that are free from gluten, soy, nuts, dairy, and other common allergens, providing an opportunity for companies to fill this gap with tasty, safe options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthy Snack Food Industry:** Companies in the healthy snack food industry can capitalize on the demand for nutritious and balanced snack options by offering innovative products like lentil chips. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry can explore incorporating lentils and other pulses into their product offerings to meet the growing demand for plant-based protein snacks. - **Allergen-free Food Industry:** The allergen-free food industry can develop and market snack options that are free from common allergens, catering to individuals with food allergies and sensitivities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Lentil Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentil-crisps.md) - [Baked Lentil Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-lentil-puffs.md) - [Health-Focused Lentil Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/properchips-multipack-range.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md) - [Flavor-Packed Lentil Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentil-telepathy.md) - [Air-Popped Lentil Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylors-lentil-waves.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md) - [Flavorful Better-for-You Lentil Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyrrells-lentil-crisps.md) - [Grain-Free Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-crisps.md)