# Spicy Pea Snacks The 'Sichuan Chili World Peas' are a Spicy and Nutritious Snack Choice By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-pea References: [trndmonitor](http://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-sichuan-chili-world-peas/) & [worldpeassnacks](http://worldpeassnacks.com) 'World Peas' has just released a new [green pea snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheezy-cheddar-pops) flavored with fiery sichuan peppercorns and spicy red chilies. While green peas may not sound like the most flavorful snack, the 'Sichuan Chili World Peas' are sure to excite your taste buds. The snack is made from fresh green peas and sweetened with cane sugar. The use of peas provides a crunchy texture, but what really sets Sichuan Chili World Peas apart is the addition of exotic and flavorful spices. The use of Sichuan pepper provides lemony overtones, which set the stage for the powerful flavor of the [fiery red chilies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-brand-chili-crisp). The combination creates a spicy pea snack that will leave your mouth tingling. The product is Kosher certified, gluten-free and [vegan-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-poppers), making it the perfect choice for consumers following a range of specialty diets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spicy Snacks:** Opportunity for creating new and unique spicy snack options using unconventional ingredients like Sichuan peppercorns and red chilies. - **Plant-based Snacks:** Opportunity for developing plant-based snack alternatives that are gluten-free and vegan-friendly to cater to specialty diets. - **Exotic Flavor Combinations:** Opportunity for experimenting with exotic and flavorful spice combinations to create unique snacking experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food:** Opportunity for snack food companies to tap into the growing demand for spicy, plant-based snacks with unique flavor profiles. - **Specialty Food:** Opportunity for specialty food brands to cater to consumers following specialty diets by offering gluten-free, vegan-friendly snack options. - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to innovate and develop new snack products that incorporate unconventional ingredients and exotic flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Sprouted Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-sichuan.md) - [Spicy Plant-Powered Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-x-fly-by-jing.md) - [Fiery Lentil Loop Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-loops-hot-spicy.md) - [Puffy Plant-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatos-puffs.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Snack Peanuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-dry-roasted-peanuts.md) - [Spicy Pepper-Flavored Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-and-spicy.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Chickpea-Based Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puff.md) - [Veggie-Forward Crispeas Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggieforward-crispeas-snack.md)