# Charcoal-Infused Meat Rubs Hardcore Carnivore's Black Charcoal Meat Rub Adds Smoky Flavor By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-charcoal References: [hardcorecarnivore](https://www.hardcorecarnivore.com/products/hardcore-carnivore-black) Hardcore Carnivore's Black Charcoal Meat & Steak rub consists of salt, pepper, garlic, onion, brown sugar, chili powder that are fused with its standout ingredient. The artisanal rub is both gluten-free and doesn't contain MSG, making it a choice that meat lovers can trust. Known for a meat-celebrating cookbook of the same name, Hardcore Carnivore offers a vast selection of [signature seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allrounder-seasonings), butcher accessories, [artisanal grilling utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set) and more. The brand's Black Charcoal Meat & Steak rub is said to "boost not just the flavor, but the appearance of food" by creating a foundation base for meat's crust to form while simultaneously ensuring that it isn't overcooked. Additionally, the rub contributes to a black color that is described as "cosmetics for meat" thanks to its ability to make meat look more visually appealing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 70% | 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 - **Charcoal-infused Seasonings:** There is a growing trend of using charcoal-infused seasonings to enhance flavor and appearance of food. - **Gluten-free and Msg-free Products:** The demand for gluten-free and MSG-free products is increasing, creating opportunities for innovative food companies to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Artisanal Grilling Utensils:** The rise of artisanal grilling utensils is providing a niche market for innovative companies to create unique and high-quality grilling tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Seasoning Industry:** The food seasoning industry can explore the use of charcoal-infused seasonings to meet the demand for unique flavors and visually appealing food. - **Health-food Industry:** The health-food industry can tap into the growing market of gluten-free and MSG-free products by developing innovative and tasty alternatives for consumers. - **Kitchen Utensil Industry:** The kitchen utensil industry can capitalize on the trend of artisanal grilling utensils by creating well-designed, durable, and functional tools for grilling enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Korean BBQ Spice Rubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubrub.md) - [Spice-Based Barbecue Briquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-briquets.md) - [Organic Meat Marinades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-organic.md) - [Collaborative Barbecue Marinades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spice-house.md) - [Gingerbread BBQ Rubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-bbq-rub.md) - [Miller Lite-Infused Charcoal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-lite-beercoal.md) - [Sustainable Charcoal Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-good-charcoal-company.md) - [Premium Barbecue Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillies-q-seasonings.md) - [Mini Spice Rub Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-rub.md)