Southern Recipe Small Batch is elevating the pork rind category with a unique new crouton alternative that simultaneously differentiates itself from traditional croutons and other salad and soup toppers. The all-new Butter & Garlic and Italian Style KRUTONES (pronounced "Crew-Tone-Ez") are gluten-free and packed with five grams if collagen and only one gram of total carbs per serving.
The low-carb, collagen-rich pork rind croutons are an alternative to the usual croutons, salad toppers or snacks on their own. With these new crouton alternatives, the brand says that it is "challenging shoppers to 'Not be a Square' and think of croutons in a new light."
Whether they are choosing toasted chickpeas, roasted nuts or seasoned breadcrumbs, consumers are looking for inventive crouton alternatives that are packed with flavor, texture and nutritional benefits.
Collagen-Rich Croutons
These Cruton Alternatives Bring Pork Rinds to a New Category
Trend Themes
1. Collagen-rich Snacks - There is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create other collagen-rich snack items to capitalize on the health benefits of collagen.
2. Low-carb Alternatives - The low-carb trend has created an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create new low-carb alternatives for popular food items like croutons.
3. Gluten-free Innovation - Entrepreneurs can innovate in the gluten-free market by creating new and unique gluten-free snack options like the collagen-rich pork rind croutons.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Industry - The snack industry can capitalize on the popularity of collagen and low-carb diets by introducing new and unique snacks like collagen-rich pork rind croutons.
2. Gluten-free Market - Entrepreneurs in the gluten-free market can create innovative new products like gluten-free collagen-rich pork rind croutons to meet the changing demands of consumers.
3. Food Innovation - The food industry can innovate by creating new and unique food products like low-carb collagen-rich pork rind croutons to meet the changing needs and demands of consumers.