# Subtly Sweet BBQ Chips Doritos Just Added New a New Sweet & Tangy BBQ Flavor to Its Lineup By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-01-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tangy-bbq References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/01/05/doritos-introduces-new-sweet-tangy-bbq-flavor/) & [foodsided](https://foodsided.com/2023/01/05/doritos-sweet-tangy-bbq-raises-flame-bold-flavors/)  A new year has begun and Doritos is kicking things off with something new of its own: the brand-new Doritos Sweet & Tangy BBQ flavor. The latest flavor innovation from the brand, the new Doritos Sweet & Tangy BBQ offering gives fans a slightly sweet take on the brand's classic chip. The new flavor is a bit like a great barbecue sauce in that there's a hint of sweetness, a lingering tanginess, and a blend of complex spices to balance everything out. While Doritos has been rolling out plenty of spicy new offerings in the past few years, the new Doritos Sweet & Tangy BBQ flavor is the perfect option for those who can't handle too much heat. Image Credit: Doritos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sweet & Tangy Flavors:** There is a trend towards developing new food products with more complex and subtle sweet and tangy flavor profiles. - **Alternative Flavors:** Food companies are experimenting with unique and unexpected flavor combinations as a way to stand out in a crowded market. - **Spice Reduction:** Developing milder or less spicy versions of popular products is a trend that caters to individuals looking for less heat in their food. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry continues to innovate with new flavors that cater to consumers' evolving taste preferences. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of food and beverage products can create new, unique products by experimenting with different flavor combinations. - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers can differentiate themselves by offering a wider variety of unique and unexpected flavor options for consumers to try. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [BBQ Chip Beef Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-x-doritos-sweet-tangy-bbq.md) - [Extra-Spicy Corn Chip Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fritos-flamin-hot-barbq.md) - [Citrus-Forward Tangy Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-tangy-tamarind.md) - [Korean Barbecue Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-flamin-hot-koreanstyle-bbq.md) - [Spiced Tangy Condiment Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-golden-sriracha.md) - [Sweet-Heat Soda Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-baja-fiery-mango.md) - [Tangy Spiced Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangy-all-dressed.md) - [Condiment-Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-snack-chips.md) - [Spicy Summertime Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burts-spicy-barbecue.md)