# Protein-Rich Potato Crisps Plocky's New PrOTATO CRISPS Offer a Healthy Alternative to Potato Chips By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protato-crisps References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119204-plockys-fine-snacks-protato-crisps) & [plockys](http://plockys.com/products/protato-crisps/) Plocky's Fine Snacks recently debuted a new lineup of [potato-based chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-avocado-oil-potato-chips) called 'PrOTATO CRISPS' that help consumers up their protein intake. Made with healthy ingredients and free of common dietary allergens, the crunchy crackers are a perfect alternative to potato chips. The new PrOTATO CRISPS combine real potatoes with [organic plant protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps) to create a crispy, bite-sized snack. For added flavor, the crisps come in delicious varieties such as Spicy Honey BBQ, Peppercorn Ranch and Original with Himalayan Pink Salt. As an added bonus, the chips are free of gluten, peanuts, tree nuts and MSG, so that they can still be enjoyed by consumers with strict dietary restrictions. With [seven grams of protein per serving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popped-crisps-snack-pack), these nutritious potato crisps are sure to appeal to health-conscious consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Protein-packed Snacks:** Opportunity for the development of high-protein alternatives to traditional snacks. - **Allergen-free Foods:** Opportunity for companies to cater to consumers with dietary restrictions by providing allergen-free snack options. - **Organic Plant Protein:** Opportunity for the use of organic plant protein as a healthy alternative ingredient in various snack products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Production:** Opportunity for snack manufacturers to innovate and create healthier, protein-rich snack alternatives. - **Organic Food Production:** Opportunity for the production and use of organic plant protein as a healthy ingredient in various food products. - **Food Allergy-friendly Industry:** Opportunity for food companies to cater to the growing demand for allergen-free food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Snack Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popped-crisps.md) - [Protein-Packed Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronchclub.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chili-popped-crisps.md) - [Spicy Protein-Packed Snack Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-protein-franks-redhot-popped-crisps.md) - [Alt Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbalife-protein-chips.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-crisps.md) - [High-Protein Pizza Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popped-protein-chips.md)