# Smooth Spicy Hummus Dips Trader Joe’s Organic Buffalo Style Hummus Packs Hot Sauce Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-hummus-dip References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/organic-buffalo-style-hummus) Trader Joe’s Organic Buffalo Style Hummus is a smooth, creamy and spicy hummus dip that offers all the comfort of the classic Mediterranean spread with the heat of a [hot sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-habanero-hot-sauce). The all-organic product is made with a base of chickpeas, seasonings and chile peppers to create a unique product that is said to "[mimic] the creamy consistency of a dairy-based buffalo dip, but without the actual dairy." As the product has the potential to satisfy one's cravings for [Buffalo-style chicken wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-buffalo-crunchers) without any actual meat or sauce, the better-for-you dip can be enjoyed as a healthier treat with everything from pretzels and cut vegetables to sandwiches, burgers and toast. Many [spicy hummus products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-jalapeo-hommus) are packed with spicy peppers but this one sets itself apart as one that channels the taste of other craveable food products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Spicy Hummus Dips as Buffalo Sauce Alternative:** Trader Joe’s Organic Buffalo Style Hummus creates a healthier, plant-based alternative to buffalo sauce. - **Innovative Organic Flavored Hummus Products:** Trader Joe’s use of organic ingredients and unique flavors in their hummus highlights an opportunity for innovation within the hummus industry. - **Plant-based Food for Meat Alternatives:** The use of plant-based ingredients and unique seasonings in the creation of Trader Joe’s Organic Buffalo Style Hummus invites innovation in the meat alternative market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Organic Snacks and Dips:** Trader Joe’s has created an organic hummus dip with unique flavor, opening up the organic snack and dip industry to further innovation. - **Plant-based Foods:** Trader Joe’s use of chickpeas and seasonings in their Organic Buffalo Style Hummus highlights an opportunity for innovation within the growing market of plant-based foods. - **Meat Alternatives:** Trader Joe’s Buffalo Style Hummus presents a plant-based alternative to traditional buffalo sauce, showcasing innovation opportunities for the meat alternative industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Buffalo-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-buffalo-cheddar.md) - [Ultra-Smooth Red Pepper Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-red-pepper-hummus.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Buffalo Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-buffalo-style-dip.md) - [Extra-Creamy Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-dreamy-hummus.md) - [Collaboration Hot Sauce Hummuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabra-hummuses.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Guacamole Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mango-habanero-guacamole.md) - [Chili Crisp Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-hummus.md) - [Creamy Jalapeño Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-hummus.md) - [Olive Tapenade Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-tapenade-hummus.md)