# Preservative-Free Corn Chips Paqui Wild Wild Ranch Chips are Made without Artificial Ingredients By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-chips References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119497-paqui-wild-ranch-chip) Corn chips are a wildly popular snack option across the United States, so the Paqui Wild Wild Ranch Chips are intended to offer an alternative that isn't made with ingredients you might be trying to stay away from. Crafted without the use of [artificial flavors or preservatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitchin-chips), the chips are created using a unique combination of spices and real buttermilk in order to deliver a balanced taste in every bite. The Paqui Wild Wild Ranch Chips are Project [Non-GMO certified](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peruvian-chips), gluten-free and are a great alternative to other [corn chips on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storebrand-tortilla-chips) that are made with a long list of unwanted ingredients. The chips are part of a line of new flavor varieties that are being created by Paqui to offer a better-for-you alternative to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 12% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real Ingredient Snacks:** Opportunity for snack companies to create more snacks using real ingredients instead of artificial ones. - **Project Non-gmo Certification:** Opportunity for more food and snack companies to get certified as Project Non-GMO to appeal to consumers who want more natural and organic products. - **Gluten-free Snacks:** Opportunity for snack companies to create more gluten-free snacks to appeal to consumers who have gluten sensitivities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food Industry:** Industry opportunity for snack companies to create more natural and healthy snacks. - **Organic Food Industry:** Industry opportunity for more organic food companies to create non-GMO and gluten-free snacks. - **Gluten-free Food Industry:** Industry opportunity for gluten-free food companies to expand their product offering and tap into the growing market for gluten-free snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavorful Popped Crisp Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4700bc-corn-chips.md) - [Familiar Free-From Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-snacks.md) - [Free-From Rolled Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zacks-mighty-rolled-tortilla-chips.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Clean Ingredient Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-time-chips.md) - [Ranch-Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takis-buckin-ranch.md) - [Dye-Free Tortilla Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-nkd-doritos-nacho-cheese.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-nacho-cheeze-tortilla-chips.md) - [Flavor-Packed Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipoys-rolled-tortilla-chips.md)