Inspired by the simple, traditional Denver omelet—made with eggs, cheese, diced ham, mushrooms, onions and green pepper—Starbucks recently added to its range of Sous Vide Egg Bites with an all-new Ham, Cheddar & Pepper variety. This omelet-inspired egg bite that's been added to Starbucks' winter menu is packed with a comforting combination of uncured diced ham, roasted red and green peppers and plenty of cheese. In the egg bite, there's not just cottage cheese, but cotija, monterey jack and cheddar cheese.
In their search for high-protein grab-and-go snacks, many consumers are turning their attention to eggs as a natural source of protein. At the same time, sous vide cooking is emerging as a simple technique that favors controlled temperatures and removes some of the uncertainty involved in other cooking methods.
Omelet-Inspired Egg Bites
Starbucks' Ham, Cheddar & Pepper Egg Bites Take After the Denver Omelet
Trend Themes
1. High-protein Grab-and-go Snacks - By turning attention to eggs as a natural source of protein, there is an opportunity to create innovative grab-and-go snacks with high protein content.
2. Sous Vide Cooking - With the emerging popularity of sous vide cooking, there is potential for disruptive innovation in creating new cooking appliances and techniques that utilize controlled temperatures.
3. Comfort Food Fusion - The combination of traditional comfort food dishes, like omelets, with trendy ingredients and flavors presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique food products that cater to consumer preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore creating new high-protein grab-and-go snacks using eggs, as well as incorporating sous vide cooking techniques to enhance flavors and textures.
2. Appliances and Kitchenware - The appliances and kitchenware industry can develop innovative cooking appliances and tools specifically designed for sous vide cooking, allowing consumers to easily incorporate this cooking technique into their culinary routine.
3. Restaurant and Hospitality - Restaurants and hospitality businesses can embrace the trend of comfort food fusion by offering unique menu items that combine traditional comfort food dishes with trendy ingredients and flavors, attracting customers with a modern twist.