# Plant-Powered Puffed Crisps Snacklins' Puffed Vegetable Crisps Take Cues from Pork Rinds By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-crisps References: [medium](https://medium.com/@UnionKitchen/a-joke-that-went-too-far-snacklins-and-the-journey-to-snack-revolution-d0eb9e30fb92) & [snacklins](https://www.snacklins.com/) Those who love the taste of pork rinds but desire a gluten-free and vegan alternative will now be able to indulge in Snacklins, which put an entirely [plant-based spin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcrok) on the popular puffed crisps—as the brand describes, Snacklins are "cracklins without the pork." The meat-free [puffed vegetable crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-snacks-beanies) only contain yuca, mushrooms, canola oil and seasonings to make up various flavors like Barbecue, Miso Ginger and Chesapeake Bay. Due to the light and low-calorie nature of the [puffed crisp snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-porky-puffs), Snacklins' packaging encourages consumers to "eat the whole bag." With a growing number of consumers rounding out their diets with more vegetables and less meat, they are seeking out better-for-you versions of their favorite snack products that offer a fresh new take on a familiar form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Snacks:** Opportunity to develop more plant-based alternatives to traditional snack products like pork rinds. - **Gluten-free Alternatives:** Potential to create gluten-free versions of popular snacks, catering to the growing demand for gluten-free options. - **Low-calorie Snacks:** Opportunity to introduce low-calorie snacks that can be consumed guilt-free, appealing to health-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry could explore the development of innovative plant-based snacks to cater to the rising demand for healthier alternatives. - **Gluten-free Food Industry:** The gluten-free food industry can capitalize on the trend by creating gluten-free versions of popular snacks, expanding their product offerings. - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry can tap into the trend by creating low-calorie snack options that are both tasty and nutritious, appealing to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Plant-Powered Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-x-fly-by-jing.md) - [Better-for-You Cheesy Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-wotsinits.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Cruciferous Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-puffs.md) - [Puffed Plant-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-snaps-crunchy-puffs.md) - [Grain-Free Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-crisps.md) - [Revamped Vegan Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairfields-farm-crisps.md) - [Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackin-for-you.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-acre-crisps.md)