# Spicy Pistachio Snacks These Dry-Roasted Nuts Share the Fiery Taste of Scorpion Pepper By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-pistachio References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4319-spicy-sensations-abound-in-recent-innovations)  Setton Pistachio of [Terra Bella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-terra-kaffe-tk02) is adding heat to a classic nut snack to create [spicy pistachios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-shells-dill-pickle) for fans of fiery flavors. The spicy nut snack features dry-roasted pistachios that are enhanced with the extreme heat of the scorpion pepper, which comes in at about 1.2 million heat units on the Scoville scale. These [shell-free, naturally seasoned pistachio nuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-no-shells-unsalted) speak to consumers who are looking to turn up the heat on a familiar product. For adventurous snackers who want to challenge their tolerance, these nuts promise to enhance a variety of snacks and dishes, or they can surely be appreciated on their own for their fiery taste. Unlike ordinary pistachio packaging that features bright green nuts, these ones hint at the heat inside with pistachios that are covered in spice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 10% - 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 - **Spicy Nut Snacks:** The trend towards spicy versions of classic snacks creates an opportunity for brands to innovate with new flavor combinations. - **Enhanced Seasoning:** Consumers are looking for unique seasoning blends that offer a twist on classic flavors, opening up a market for innovative snack producers. - **Heat Index:** The trend for consumers seeking spicier foods with ever-increasing heat levels offers an opportunity for the introduction of powerful and exciting spices and peppers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Foods:** As consumers turn towards hotter and spicier snacks, there is an opportunity for snack companies to develop a new range of products to meet this demand. - **Seasonings:** As consumers experiment with new and exciting flavors, the seasoning industry can capitalize on this trend by developing unique and spicy blends. - **Food Packaging:** As consumers demand more visually appealing and informative packaging, food packaging companies can create eye-catching designs that showcase the unique flavors of spicy snack products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buffalo Wing Pistachio Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wing-seasoned-pistachio-kernels.md) - [Mexican Seasoning Pistachio Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-kernels.md) - [Spicy Jalapeno Pistachios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-1.md) - [Spiced Collaboration Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-x-hot-ones.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Snack Peanuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-dry-roasted-peanuts.md) - [Spicy Sunflower Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smackin-cheddar-ghost-pepper.md) - [Classically Seasoned Pistachio Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-no-shells-sea-salt-pepper.md) - [Seasoned In-Shell Pistachio Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-seasoned-salt.md) - [Fiery Peanut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavourmingle-spicy-peanut-butter.md)