# Ultra-Hot Carne Secas Vacadillos Launched its New Reaper Flavor made from Carolina Reapers By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaper-flavor References: [vacadillos](https://vacadillos.com/products/reaper)  Vacadillos launched its new Reaper flavor of Carne Seca. The [dried meat brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnal-umami-cut-beef-jerky) is known for its deliciously flavored snacks. Carne Seca is steak seasoned with various flavors and spices, including chiles and lime. The meat is air-dried and sliced into lean strips and is a delicacy in Latin America and Northern Mexico. The brand now offers its hottest flavor yet. The Reaper Carne Seca is seasoned with the [world's hottest pepper, the Carolina Reaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-x-meals), and is not for the faint of heart. The Reaper flavor expands Vacadillos portfolio with an ultra-hot option for spice lovers and contains [15g of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line) and 0g of sugar. Moreover, the snack boasts no gluten, no artificial ingredients or preservatives, and no MSGs. Image Credit: Vacadillos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ultra-hot Snack Flavors:** Opportunities for innovative snack companies to introduce unique, extremely spicy flavors to appeal to spice lovers. - **Niche Meat Markets:** Opportunities for meat companies to capitalize on niche markets by offering specialized meat products with unique seasonings and flavors. - **Health-focused Snacks:** Opportunities for health-conscious snack companies to introduce protein-rich snacks with low sugar and no artificial ingredients or preservatives. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Foods:** Snack food companies can introduce unique and spicy flavors to appeal to the growing market of spice lovers and health-conscious consumers who prefer clean-label snacks. - **Meat Products:** Meat companies can capitalize on the niche market and introduce specialty meats made with unique seasonings and flavors. - **Health Foods:** Healthy snack companies can introduce meat-based protein snacks with clean labels and low sugar to appeal to consumers looking for convenient protein sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fiery Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-reaper-beef-jerky.md) - [Extra-Spicy QSR Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-reaper-tacos.md) - [Spicy Pepper Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zarpado-reaper.md) - [Extra-Spicy Squeezable Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primula-carolina-reaper.md) - [Sweetly Spicy Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-carolina-reaper-cheetos.md) - [Spicy Shredded Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-reaper-blend.md) - [Ultra-Flavorful Beef Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peoples-choice-beef-jerky.md) - [Spicy Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cheese-slices.md) - [Super-Spicy Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-snack-mix.md)