# Protein-Packed Puff Snacks SuperEats' Puffs are Made with the Superfood Sacha Inchi By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supereats References: [projectnosh](https://www.projectnosh.com/food-wire/2018/supereats-launches-puffs-snack-line/) & [supereats](https://www.supereats.com/collections/protein-puffs) SuperEats recently launched a line of protein-rich snack puffs that are allergen-free, non-GMO, gluten-free and entirely made with [plant-based ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-snacks-beanies). The [vegan snack puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheezy-cheddar-pops) are so incredibly packed with protein because they use sustainably sourced sacha inchi—the superfood also known as the Peruvian mountain peanut—which is a much more abundant source of omegas and protein than the domestic peanut. The [protein-rich puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-puff-bars) are offered in flavors like Truffle and Rosemary, Jalapeño Cheddar, Chipotle BBQ, as well as White Cheddar. These snacks set themselves apart as a natural, functional, better-for-you alternative that provides eight grams of protein per serving. SuperEats also notes that its new snacks are "400% higher protein, 50% lower carbs, 200% higher fiber and 30% lower fat" as compared to the leader in the puffs category. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 80% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Protein-rich Snacks:** The growing demand for protein-packed snacks presents an opportunity for the development of innovative plant-based alternatives using superfoods. - **Alternative Ingredients:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the snack industry by utilizing alternative ingredients like sustainably sourced superfoods to create allergen-free, non-GMO, and gluten-free options. - **Functional Snacking:** The rise of functional snacking opens up opportunities for creating better-for-you snack options that are high in protein, lower in carbs, higher in fiber, and lower in fat. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Snack Industry:** The plant-based snack industry can explore incorporating superfoods like sacha inchi to create protein-packed alternatives that cater to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable snacks. - **Allergen-free Snack Industry:** The allergen-free snack industry can innovate by developing protein-rich snack options made with alternative ingredients to cater to consumers with dietary restrictions and preferences. - **Functional Food Industry:** The functional food industry can capitalize on the nutrition-focused trend by creating functional snacks that offer high protein content, lower carbs, higher fiber, and lower fat to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Lentil Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-lentil-puffs.md) - [Gluten-Free Protein Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-gourmet-protein-puffs.md) - [Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackin-for-you.md) - [Protein-Packed Cheesy Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-protein-puffs.md) - [Protein-Rich Puffed Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-puffs.md) - [Protein-Packed Puff Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-south-shore-puff-snacks.md) - [Regenerative Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocho-puffed-snack.md) - [Better-For-You Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-good-hands-protein-puffs.md) - [Protein Puff Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-protein-puff.md)