# Wheat-Free Bean Pastas Explore Cusine's Black Bean Spaghetti is a Gluten-Free Noodle Option By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-spaghetti References: [biovea.net](https://www.biovea.net/ca/en/product_detail.aspx?PID=12287&TI=GGLCAEN&C=N&gclid=CM_Mtqi-htQCFRWBswodcfwBvg) Explore Cuisine is a health-conscious food brand specializing in products that put a unique twist on old favorites -- its black bean spaghetti is a best-seller appealing to those with a [gluten intolerance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rabbit-girasoli-pasta-range). The nutritious pasta is a plant-based option for those looking to maintain a healthy diet, or others looking to cut down on their overall carb intake. Replacing traditional wheat ingredients, food manufacturers are relying on [protein-enriched plants like beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastas) to achieve a gluten-like consistency when creating diet-friendly breads and pastas. Explore Cuisine's black bean spaghetti is a great example of this market shift and is a healthier option than similar supermarket products which are nutritious while falling short on taste. This naturally sourced pasta alternative is not only 100% organic but also features absolutely no added preservatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 31% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Bean-based Pastas:** Explore Cuisine's black bean spaghetti showcases a rising trend of replacing traditional wheat with protein-rich beans in pasta making. - **Gluten-free Foods:** Explore Cuisine's black bean spaghetti provides a gluten-free pasta option in response to the growing demand for this diet-friendly food trend. - **Plant-based Diets:** Explore Cuisine's black bean spaghetti reflects the trend of promoting plant-based diets that prioritize protein-rich plant options over traditional animal-based products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Food Industry:** The rise of bean-based and gluten-free alternatives like Explore Cuisine's black bean spaghetti offers new entrepreneurial opportunities for health food companies and manufacturers. - **Organic Food Industry:** Explore Cuisine's commitment to sourcing organic and preservative-free ingredients puts them at the forefront of the organic food industry's innovations in the pasta category. - **Plant-based Protein Industry:** Explore Cuisine's black bean spaghetti taps into the growing demand for plant-based protein sources, creating new opportunities in this industry for innovative meat alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free Pasta Variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza-1.md) - [Lupini Bean Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lupini-bean-pasta.md) - [Legume-Based Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lupini-bean-pastas.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Free-From Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-pasta.md) - [Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-fusilli-pasta.md) - [Convenient Gluten-Free Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-by-daily-harvest.md) - [Yellow Pea-Based Spaghettis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md)