While there are plenty of marinades and spice mixes on the market designed specifically for beef, chicken, pork and fish, Porkatarian decided to come up with a vegetarian sauce option.
Often, barbecue sauces are suitable for use by vegetarians, but the flavors aren't suited to seasoning vegetables. As such, the creative minds behind the Porkatarian sauce line wondered: "BBQ is usually associated with meat. Is there any solution for for those, who do not eat pork?"
To fill this void in the market, Porkatarian came up with three different sauce flavors, each represented by a pig mascot in costume. These vegetarian sauces include The Cuban-American Blend, the Asian-inspired Manchurian Theory and the spicy Caliente One.
Vegetarian Barbecue Sauces
'Porkatarian' Offers Vegetarian Sauce for Grilling Vegetables
Trend Themes
1. Vegetarian Barbecue Sauces - Opportunity for creating innovative sauces specifically designed to enhance the flavor of grilled vegetables.
2. Diversification of Barbecue Sauces - Potential for developing a wider range of barbecue sauce options to cater to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian and plant-based alternatives.
3. Culturally-inspired Sauces - Emerging trend of barbecue sauces infused with flavors from different cuisines, such as Cuban-American and Asian-inspired blends.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Opportunity for food companies to expand their product offerings with innovative vegetarian barbecue sauces.
2. Condiments - Potential for condiment companies to diversify their product portfolios by introducing vegetarian-friendly barbecue sauces.
3. Vegetarian and Vegan Foods - Growing market for vegetarian and vegan products, including plant-based barbecue sauces, as consumers seek healthier and more sustainable options.