# Split Chickpea Snacks The Happy Snack Company Halves Its Seasoned Chickpeas By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-chickpeas References: [happysnackcompany.au](https://happysnackcompany.com.au/product/crunchy-roasted-split-chics-classic-lightly-salted-6-by-25g-packs/) With the rise of [high-protein and high-fiber pulses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-house-hot-sauce-lentil-chips), including beans, peas and lentils, snacks made of [seasoned chickpeas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-toppers) have greatly risen in popularity on the market. To distinguish itself from the masses, The Happy Snack Company makes what it calls 'Roasted Split Chics,' which are simply chickpeas that have been halved before roasting. As such, this slight variation from the norm offers a unique twist on a classic chickpea snack. In a Lightly Salted flavor, the snacks are made with just a few simple ingredients, including canola oil, sea salt and just onion and garlic powder for added taste. As this wholesome ingredient list suggests, the formula is completely free from gluten and nuts. For on-the-go snacking, The Happy Snack Company offers its Split Chics in a large box that contains six small [single-serve 25-gram snack packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicp-snack-packs). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | 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's Driving This Trend - **High-protein Snacks:** Opportunity for creating innovative high-protein snacks using pulses like chickpeas. - **Seasoned Chickpea Variations:** Potential for developing unique flavored chickpea snacks to differentiate from competitors. - **Convenient On-the-go Packaging:** Disruptive potential in creating convenient and portable packaging for snack products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can explore new product lines by incorporating high-protein snacks. - **Health Food Industry:** Opportunity for health food companies to offer seasoned chickpea snacks as a nutritious option. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can innovate by creating convenient and portable packaging solutions for on-the-go snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chickpea-Based Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puff.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chickpea Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-roasted-chickpeas.md) - [Bold Chickpea Brand Refreshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-chickpea-hearts.md) - [Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-chickpea-chip.md) - [Bacon-Flavored Chickpea Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baconflavored-chickpea-puffs.md) - [Chickpea-Based Healthy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wotsits.md) - [Chickpea Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-tortilla-chip.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Citrusy Chickpea Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-sea-salt-lime.md)