# Carnivorous Condiments Meat-flavored sauces and toppings cut calories and keep flavor. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jun 23, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/carnivorous-condiments ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Carnivorous Condiments trend? **Carnivorous Condiments:** As the clean eating wave rages on, consumers who are concerned for health find themselves at a loss for flavor. Condiments that mimic the taste of meat satiate both desires. This allows consumers to enjoy a happy middle ground, fostering an age of calorie and flavor-conscious foodies. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 20, 2012 to Sep 15, 2014 - Published: Jun 23, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Carnivorous Condiments trend ### Meat-Flavored Condiments Condiments that mimic the taste of meat are satisfying to people who desire both taste and health-conscious options. ### Innovative Food and Drink Flavors Food and drink companies are experimenting with unconventional combinations that spark interest in consumers. ### Creative Food Toppings Creative food toppings are a growing trend for those who want to add unique flavors and textures to their meals. ## What the Carnivorous Condiments trend means for industry ### For Food Manufacturing Companies can create new innovative products that mimic the taste of meat for a new market segment of health-conscious consumers. ### For Hospitality Restaurants, bars and hotels can incorporate more unconventional flavors and topping combinations in their menus to attract customers looking for excitement in their food choices. ### For Food Retail Retailers can offer novelty products like meat-flavored condiments or creative food toppings to appeal to adventurous consumers and attract a wider audience. ## Trend signals for Carnivorous Condiments Trend score 2.2 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 22%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 35% - Activity: 22% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Carnivorous Condiments trend 5 featured examples from Dec 20, 2012 to Sep 15, 2014. - [Meat-Mimicking Flavor Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulke-herb-infuser): The Pulke Herb Infuser is a Clever Seasoning-Stuffed Ingredient (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The food and beverage industry can incorporate meat-mimicking flavor pods to create new vegetarian or vegan products with unique flavors. - [Poultry-Infused Breakfast Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-n-waffles): The Chicken 'n Waffles Syrup by Torani is Sweet and Savory (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Beverage companies can explore creating more unique and interesting syrup flavors that can add a new twist to classic drinks or cocktails. - [Meat-Infused Olive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-olive-oil): This California Olive Oil Contains Bacon Flavorings (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of bacon-flavored products by introducing innovative offerings that cater to consumers' love of bacon flavor in a variet… - [Novelty Bacon Sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Bacon-Bit-Toppings): The Bacon Hagelslag are Crunchy Bacon Bit Toppings for Meals (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Production of new and innovative toppings for pre-packaged meals. - [Porky Sandwich Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-mayonnaise): The Empire Bacon Mayonnaise Gives Your Lunch a Touch of Salty Goodness (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food products industry can explore and capitalize on the growing market for bacon-infused condiments and innovative flavor combinations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Rapid Concussion Screening Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)