# Plant-Based Bacon Alternatives This Offers a Meatless Bacon Substitute with Its Rasher Strips By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-05-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-substitute References: [this.co](http://this.co/products/rashers/) Vegan food startup This specializes in [meat alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-this-product) like this bacon substitute along with [plant-based chicken skewers, nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-this-products) and more. The brand's 'This Isn't Bacon Plant-Based Rashers' are a convenient and healthy meat alternative thanks to their quick prep time. The strips are high in protein, vitamin B12 and iron with each 160-gram pack consisting of ingredients like soy, vegetables and pea proteins. Boasting no animal by-products, this vegan bacon substitute is diet-friendly without comprising great taste. The product is easy to prep and simply requires chefs to pan-fry strips with a drop of oil for three to five minutes until ready. This convenient meat substitute makes meal prep fast and is ideal for those seeking an alternative protein source that is also sustainable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** This trend presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry, allowing for the creation of sustainable meat alternatives that cater to dietary restrictions. - **Quick and Convenient Meal Preparation:** This trend caters to the fast-paced lifestyles of consumers, emphasizing the need for fast and easy meal preparation options. - **Sustainability and Health Consciousness:** This trend offers an opportunity for companies to create products that cater to consumers' desire for sustainable and healthy food options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** This industry can explore innovative ways to create delicious and sustainable plant-based meat alternatives that cater to various dietary restrictions. - **Meal Delivery Services:** This industry can cater to consumers seeking quick and easy meal preparation options by partnering with companies that offer plant-based meat alternatives. - **Health Supplements Industry:** This industry can capitalize on the trend towards plant-based meat alternatives by creating products that offer various nutrients, such as protein and iron, in a convenient and sustainable form. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Bacon Lardons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-lardons.md) - [Delectable Plant-Based Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bacons.md) - [Low-Fat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/77-foods-bacon.md) - [Plant-Based Smoked Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-smoked-bacon.md) - [Meatless Bacon Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-free-bacon.md) - [Seaweed-Based Bacon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umaro-foods.md) - [Better-for-You Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozo-plantbased-bacon.md) - [Plant-Based Bacon Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbled-bacon-toppings.md) - [Carrot Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-bacon.md)