# Mushroom-Pumpkin Chips The Beginnings' Pumpkin Crisps are Paired with Wild Porcini Mushrooms By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-crisps References: [thebeginnings](http://thebeginnings.com/products/pumpkin-and-porcini-chips/) These nourishing pumpkin crisps are a raw, 100% natural snack that's enhanced with a few natural ingredients like honey, olive oil, garlic, sea salt and dried wild porcini mushrooms. The Pumpkin and Porcini Chips from The Beginnings are a low-salt, high-fiber snack that is made without added preservatives, colors or flavors. As the pumpkin crisps are prepared at a low temperature, they are said to retain all of their natural nutrition as a raw snack. As an alternative to snacking on potato chips, health-conscious consumers are seeking out other [plant-based crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps) made from everything from [spinach and beetroot to kale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-veggie-chips). On this theme, The Beginnings notes that its Pumpkin and Porcini Chips are "a colorful, nutritious and healthy alternative to oily and high sodium potato chips for young and old." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 54% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Crisps:** Opportunity to create innovative snacks using various plant-based ingredients as a healthier alternative to traditional potato chips. - **Low-temperature Preparation:** Opportunity to develop raw snacks that retain more of their natural nutrition by using low-temperature preparation methods. - **Nourishing Snacks:** Opportunity to cater to health-conscious consumers by offering snacks that are nutritious, low in salt, and high in fiber. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Foods:** Opportunity for snack food companies to develop and market healthier, plant-based alternatives to traditional potato chips. - **Food Processing:** Opportunity to explore and implement low-temperature preparation methods for creating raw snacks with higher nutritional value. - **Healthy Lifestyle:** Opportunity to tap into the growing market of health-conscious consumers by offering a range of nourishing snacks that promote overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shiitake Mushroom Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiitake-mushroom-crisps.md) - [Gourmet Vegetable-Based Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunter-foods.md) - [Ultra-Crunchy Mushroom Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popadelics.md) - [Mushroom Chip Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popadelics-1.md) - [Brussels Sprout Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brussels-sprout-snack.md) - [Grain-Free Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-crisps.md) - [Baked Nutrient-Dense Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-veggie-chips.md) - [Crispy Artichoke Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artichoke-chips.md) - [Low-Calorie Chickpea Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-thins.md)