# Artisanal Vegan Sausages Field Roast's Breakfast Sausage is Made with Vital Wheat Gluten By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-sausage References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/Business_News/2017/09/Ten_trends_at_Expo_East_2017.aspx?ID) & [fieldroast](https://fieldroast.com/product/apple-maple-breakfast-sausage/) Field Roast makes an alternative vegan Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage with a base of vital wheat gluten that is dressed with real maple syrup and seasonings to give the meat substitute a satisfying fall flavor. The brand describes that its sausage makes the perfect companion to pancakes, although it may also be used in everything form [breakfast burritos and scrambles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-breakfast-sandwiches) to quiche. While there are countless recipes and [pre-made products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richmond-veggie-tasty-range) that offer consumers a taste of artisanal apple maple sausages, Field Roast's meat-free version appeals to a growing number of consumers who are interested in experimenting with [plant-based eating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-isnt-pork-sausages). As well as looking for products that boast the same look, taste and texture as the favorite foods they wish to substitute, consumers are looking to find unique flavor combinations from store-bought meat alternatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 7% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Meat Substitutes:** The growing interest in plant-based eating is creating opportunities for unique and tasty meat substitutes like Field Roast's Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage made with vital wheat gluten. - **Artisanal Vegan Foods:** Consumers are seeking out pre-made vegan products that offer unique and satisfying flavor combinations, such as Field Roast's meat-free Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage. - **Alternative Flavors for Meat Substitutes:** As consumers look to replace meat with alternatives, there is a growing opportunity for brands to offer unique flavor combinations like real maple syrup and seasonings in products such as Field Roast's Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry has opportunities to offer innovative and delicious meat substitutes like Field Roast's Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage for the growing number of plant-based eaters. - **Vegan Food Industry:** As consumers experiment with veganism, the vegan food industry can offer artisanal and unique meat substitutes like Field Roast's Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage to satisfy their cravings. - **Breakfast Food Industry:** Breakfast food brands have an opportunity to cater to the growing number of plant-based eaters by offering alternative meat substitutes like Field Roast's Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage as a tasty breakfast option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-just.md) - [Meat-Free Breakfast Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-breakfast-sausage-patties.md) - [Vegan Breakfast Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-original-breakfast-patties.md) - [Vegan Veggie Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-provision.md) - [Juicy Meat-Free Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-sausage.md) - [Aromatic Plant-Based Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatic-plantbased-sausages.md) - [Cheesy Breakfast Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-breakfast-hash.md) - [Vegan English-Style Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cumberlandstyle-sausages.md) - [Meat-Free White Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-sausage.md)