# Powdered Egg Replacers Vör Foods' 'Aquafaba Powder' Boasts Comparable Properties to Egg Whites By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafaba-powder References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2018/11/nut-butter-brand-debuts-vegan-aquafaba-powder) & [vorfoods](https://www.vorfoods.com/aquafaba/vor-aquafaba-powder-4oz) Aquafaba, the starchy, nutrient-rich brine that remains after cooking beans or legumes, is commonly used as an egg replacer in plant-based products and now, Vör Foods is introducing an entirely new way for consumers to make the most of its properties with its 'Aquafaba Powder.' The preservative-free, all-natural and non-GMO product is made with a proprietary process that transforms liquid into a shelf-stable powder that may be rehydrated and used to [replace eggs in baking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingood-by-olga), condiments and other applications. Vör Foods describes that the versatile [egg alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bridge-1) has the potential to be used in everything from meringues and mousses to ice cream, marshmallows and mayonnaise. As well as offering a simple, [plant-based alternative to eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-egg-1), this product also makes a cost-effective and ecological substitute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aquafaba-based Egg Replacers:** Creating powdered aquafaba products that can serve as versatile egg alternatives opens up possibilities for plant-based baking and mayonnaise creation. - **Shelf-stable Powdered Food Products:** Developing innovative processes to transform liquid ingredients into shelf-stable powder form expands the convenience and versatility of food products. - **Sustainable and Economical Substitutes:** Finding eco-friendly and cost-effective alternatives to common ingredients like eggs not only caters to consumer preferences but also offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the food industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The introduction of aquafaba powder as an egg replacement opens new market opportunities and product development possibilities for plant-based food companies. - **Food Manufacturing:** The development of processes to transform liquid ingredients into shelf-stable powdered form presents opportunities for food manufacturers to create long-lasting, convenient products. - **Sustainability and Ecosystem:** Exploring sustainable substitutes for commonly used ingredients like eggs aligns with the growing focus on sustainability in the food industry, offering potential disruptive innovations for ecologically conscious businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixable Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-eggs.md) - [Veggie Egg Yolk Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symrise.md) - [Minimally Processed Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revyve.md) - [Pea-Based Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acremade.md) - [Plant-Powered Egg Replacers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubi-whisk.md) - [Potato-Based Liquid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awevo.md) - [Single-Ingredient Egg Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meala-foodtech-groundbaker.md) - [Pea Protein Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasenor-emul.md) - [Precision Fermentation Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalfree-egg-white-protein-powder.md)