# Chef-Approved Puffed Pasta Chips Tantos Were Created by Chef Joe Sasto and Come in Four Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-pasta-chips References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/celebrity-chef-joe-sasto-launches-tantos-puffed-pasta-chips) & [eattantos](https://www.eattantos.com)  Tantos puffed pasta chips are a new snack product created by celebrity chef Joe Sasto that are perfect for providing a crispy, satisfying nibble when a craving hits. The snack product features a [crispy pasta-like formulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcrok) that's crafted with flour and water before being fried in oil and seasoned with a variety of [Italian spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-cucina-crisps), depending on the flavor. The snacks come in four flavors including Cacio e Pepe, Marinara, Classico and Pesto to further drive home the pasta-inspired nature of the products. Sasto spoke on the new Tantos puffed pasta chips saying, "When I first created Tantos, it was a bit of a happy accident. I've spent several years perfecting each flavourful recipe to represent the [classic pasta dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-pasta-lineup) my mother taught me how to make, just in a new and modern way.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 26% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chef-curated Snacks:** Chef-designed snack products like Tantos offer consumers gourmet experiences within everyday snacks. - **Pasta-inspired Snacks:** Puffed pasta chips present a novel twist on traditional pasta, appealing to snack enthusiasts seeking familiar flavors with a new texture. - **Flavor-driven Innovation:** Offering multiple seasoning options such as Cacio e Pepe and Pesto caters to diverse palates, enhancing consumer interest through flavorful diversity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food Industry:** Innovative snack products like puffed pasta chips are reshaping the market by blending culinary expertise with convenience. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** Chef-approved snacks highlight the growing demand for premium and sophisticated culinary experiences among consumers. - **Ethnic and Regional Food Industry:** Introducing snacks inspired by traditional Italian dishes caters to cultural authenticity and the popularity of ethnic flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snackable Pasta Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoods.md) - [Puffed Pasta-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-organic-cacio-e-pepe-puffs.md) - [Instant Pasta Snack Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-nostra.md) - [Italian-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-cooked-potato-chips.md) - [Rapid-Cook Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-pasta-noodles.md) - [Chef-Driven Pasta Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bake-entrees.md) - [Snackable Frozen Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastiez.md) - [Convenient Instant Pasta Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-pots.md) - [Instant Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangle-protein-pasta.md)