# Sorghum-Based Tortilla Chips Cob's Restaurant-Style Tortilla Chips are Corn-Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-05-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorghumbased-tortilla-chips References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/30394-cob-expanding-sorghum-based-product-line) & [cobfoods](https://cobfoods.com/collections/all/products/tortilla-chip-6-pack?selling_plan=3343450284)  A year ago, [Cob](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-free-popcorn) introduced itself with sorghum-based popcorn snacks and in 2026, the brand delivering steady energy, gut-friendly prebiotic fiber, antioxidants, and natural GLP-1 support, launched sorghum-based tortilla chips. These tortilla chips are free from corn, preservatives, artificial ingredients and seed oils, and they keep snacking simple with just three ingredients. The crunchy superfood-fueled snacks unite non-GMO sorghum with organic avocado oil and a touch of Himalayan pink salt in thick, restaurant-style cuts that are made for dipping. These nutrient-dense tortilla chips are naturally abundant in prebiotic fiber and antioxidants while being [nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-crunch-corn). Cob further appeals to ingredient-conscious snackers by testing its sorghum-based tortilla chips for pesticide residue and heavy metals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Ancient-grain Snacks:** Products reposition sorghum as a staple ingredient that replaces corn in mainstream snack formats, creating supply-chain and product-development shifts. - **Clean-label Simplicity:** The minimalist three-ingredient profile underscores a move toward ingredient transparency that can reshape formulation norms across snack categories. - **Functional Metabolic Snacking:** Emphasis on prebiotic fiber and natural GLP-1 support signals a convergence of indulgent snacks with metabolic and gut-health benefits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Manufacturing:** A shift to sorghum-based lines would drive changes in processing equipment, sourcing strategies, and product portfolios to meet non-GMO, gluten-free demand. - **Food Testing and Certification:** Heightened testing for pesticide residue and heavy metals may expand demand for specialized analytical labs and new verification standards for superfood ingredients. - **Plant-based Foodservice and Ingredients:** Menu developers and ingredient suppliers may adopt corn-free sorghum chips as an allergen-friendly alternative that meets vegan and gluten-free consumer needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Tea Pizza Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-maru.md) - [Crispy Super-Grain Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-crispies-by-seven-sundays.md) - [Spiced Ancient Grain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howdah.md) - [Corn-Free Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-free-popcorn.md) - [Cross-Continental Beer Brewing Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-is-art-campaign.md) - [High-Proof Bourbon Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highproof-bourbon.md) - [Superfood English Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-english-muffins-queen-st-bakery.md) - [Non-Soy Protein Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonsoy-protein-meals.md) - [Corn-Free Popcorn-Like Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-snacks.md)