# Upcycled Tortilla Chips Kazoo Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips are Made with Corn Germ By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-style-tortilla-chips References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4181-upcycled-food-and-beverage-innovation) & [kazoosnacks](https://kazoosnacks.com/) Kazoo [Snacks'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-snacks-beanies) Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips are made with corn germ, a by-product of chip processing that often goes to waste or sometimes gets used as animal feed. In an 11-ounce bag of the [plant-based tortilla chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-nacho-cheeze-tortilla-chips), there are [three grams of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-protein-chips) and Kazoo Snacks emphasizes this by pointing out that this is 50% more protein than the leading tortilla chip. Additionally, the brand also points out that one snack bag of tortilla chips saves 30 gallons. The vegan and gluten-free tortilla chips are just one example of the many new snacks that are being created with a focus on upcycled ingredients and processes that help to conserve resources. With its patent-pending tortilla chip, Kazoo Snacks shares a fusion of snacking, nutrition and sustainability. Image Credit: Kazoo Snacks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Snacks:** Exploring the use of by-products to create innovative and sustainable snack products such as Kazoo Snacks' Restaurant Style Tortilla chips. - **Plant-based Protein:** Promoting the use of plant-based ingredients rich in protein as an alternative to animal-based products for health and environmental benefits. - **Resource Conservation:** Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly processes in snack manufacturing to conserve resources and reduce waste throughout the supply chain. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative upcycling methods and sustainable practices offer opportunities for growth in the food and beverage industry. - **Snack Manufacturing:** Exploring new ways to incorporate plant-based ingredients and sustainable practices in snack manufacturing can lead to market disruption and competitive advantage. - **Sustainability Consulting:** The increasing demand for environmentally sustainable products and processes creates opportunities for consulting firms specializing in sustainable business practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Protein Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-food.md) - [Keto-Friendly Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-go-foods-tortilla-chips.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md) - [Protein-Rich Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-style-protein-chips.md) - [Crunchy Cactus Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-crunch-tortilla-chips.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Store-Brand Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storebrand-tortilla-chips.md) - [Chaya-Made Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yax-chaya-tortilla-chips.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md)