# Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Electric Mud BBQ Offers an Alternative to Chicken Wings By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-cauliflower References: [electricmudbbq](http://electricmudbbq.com/menu/) & [electricmudbbq](http://electricmudbbq.com/) The Electric Mud BBQ establishment in Toronto, Ontario, is known for its menu items of smoked meats and craft beer, but the classic menu items are also accompanied by vegetarian-friendly items like its [Buffalo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackbird-wings) Cauliflower wings. The meat joint's Buffalo Cauliflower specialty menu item is made up of the same ingredients that most [buffalo chicken wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winginspired-menu) feature, with the exception of its base ingredient. Rather than use chicken, the brand instead uses crispy cauliflower, which is included with a blue cheese dipping sauce and accompanied by a celery salad on the side. Electric Mud BBQ's ability to cater to meat eaters and vegetarians alike ensures that the brand is not limiting its consumer base, despite its focused brand identity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegetarian Meat Alternatives:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative vegetarian versions of popular meat dishes. - **Alternative Menu Options:** Opportunity to provide diverse menu options that cater to different dietary preferences. - **Meat and Vegetarian Fusion:** Opportunity to combine meat and vegetarian ingredients to create unique and appealing menu items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can explore new opportunities by expanding their menu to include innovative vegetarian options. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can target both meat eaters and vegetarians by offering a range of diverse menu options. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop vegetarian meat alternatives for use in different food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meat-Free Cauliflower Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-not-chicken-cauliflower-sliders.md) - [Plant-Based Bar Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-style-chickenless-wings.md) - [Cauliflower QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-hot-chicken-1.md) - [Spicy Meat-Free Cauliflower Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-not-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chicken Wing Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likemeat-like-chickn-wings.md) - [Plant-Based Boneless Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-boneless-wings.md) - [Savory Seitan-Based Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackbird-wings.md) - [Mythical Plant-Based Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-wyngz.md) - [Fiber-Rich Meatless Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiqin-wings.md)