# Spicy Air-Dried Meat Snacks Vacadillos is a New Spicy Healthy Meat Snack Boasting 15g of Protein By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacadillos References: [vacadillos](https://vacadillos.com/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Vacadillos-Jerky-Snack-Packs-3-Pack/dp/B08PHGNHJK?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Vacadillos makes its debut into the snack market as the first Carne Seca meat snack in the United States. Made with [healthy and deliciously spicy Latin-inspired flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tajn-flavored-beef-jerky), this snack uses an air-drying process to create chewy meat strips. Vacadillos offer thinly sliced pieces of meat boasting 15 grams of protein, 0 grams of carbs, and 0 grams of sugar per serving. Made without artificial ingredients and preservatives, Vacadillos are available through the brand's e-commerce site and [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-n-spicy-cheesy-crackers). Consumers can choose between three Latin flavors. The Chili-Lime flavor features a citrus taste with a little bit of sizzle, while the Habanero includes a little bit of citrus with a lot of heat. Finally, the Scorpion flavor is made with real scorpion peppers married with bold citrus flavors. Image Credit: Vacadillos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spicy Meat Snacks:** Opportunity for developing healthy and spicy meat snacks using air-drying method and Latin-inspired flavors. - **Carne Seca:** Market potential for Carne Seca meat snacks in the US with the use of air-drying process and absence of artificial ingredients and preservatives. - **Latin-inspired Flavors:** Innovative flavor combinations inspired by Latin cuisine that appeal to health-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for startups and food companies to invest in the growing demand for healthy and flavorful meat snacks using air-drying process and natural ingredients. - **E-commerce:** Development of e-commerce platforms for selling niche snack products like Vacadillos. - **Retail:** Healthy meat snacks with Latin-inspired flavors can be sold by retail stores as an alternative to traditional high-carb and sugary snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Hot Carne Secas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaper-flavor.md) - [Clean High-Protein Snack Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line.md) - [Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-meats-chorizo.md) - [Spiced Meat Stick Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chomps-meat-snacks.md) - [Meat Snack Product Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snack-product.md) - [Slow-Aged Salami Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volpi-salami-stix.md) - [Cinnamon Churro Meatless Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-jerky.md) - [Savory Meat Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-boar.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions.md)