# Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas These Roasted Chickpeas Make for a Healthy, Crunchy Snack By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-chickpeas References: [food52](https://food52.com/shop/products/1168-seasoned-roasted-chickpeas-pack-of-4) Available in this pack of four through the Food52 web store, these seasoned roasted chickpeas are a perfect treat to keep in your bag throughout the day so you don't indulge in anything sugary. A perfect alternative to salty potato chips that are high in salt and fats, Pulse Roasted Chickpeas are handmade in the Bronx using high-quality ingredients that makes indulging guilt-free. The nutritious, habit-forming snacks come in two flavors: Sea Salt & Garlic and Spicy Lemon Zest. The Sea Salt & Garlic variety includes a seasoning blend powered with paprika, garlic powder, organic lemon peel and cayenne. All ingredients used in the seasonings for Pulse Roasted Chickpeas are 100% organic, while the four pack set includes two of each of the aforementioned flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Healthy Snacks:** There is an opportunity to innovate on the variety and packaging of healthy snack options to make them convenient and accessible for on-the-go consumption. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** The use of chickpeas and other legumes as a protein-packed ingredient for snacks present an opportunity for innovation and exploring sustainable protein sources. - **Organic Ingredients:** There is a growing trend towards using organic and high-quality ingredients for snack products, providing an opportunity for brands to differentiate themselves from competitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** There is an opportunity for snack food companies to innovate on healthier, protein-packed snack options that use organic ingredients to meet the growing demand for healthier food choices. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** With chickpeas being used as a protein-packed ingredient, the plant-based food industry needs to embrace pulse-based products and explore opportunities for creating well-flavored, crunchy snacks. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The increasing demand for healthy snacks presents an opportunity for the health and wellness industry to explore innovative packaging, branding, and marketing strategies for such products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-chickpea-chip.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chickpea Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-roasted-chickpeas.md) - [Low-Calorie Chickpea Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-thins.md) - [Crunchy Chickpea Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-granola-crunch-mix.md) - [Bacon-Flavored Chickpea Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baconflavored-chickpea-puffs.md) - [Latin Cuisine Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goya-chickpea-puffs.md) - [Citrusy Chickpea Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-sea-salt-lime.md) - [Roasted Edamame Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biena-crispy-edamame.md) - [Chickpea Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-tortilla-chip.md)