# Carrot Bacon Strips Carrot Bacon is Crunchy with a Carolina Smoke Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-bacon References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4382-new-salty-snacks-from-sweets-snacks-expo) & [carrotbacon.org](https://www.carrotbacon.org/product-page/carolina-smoke-carrot-bacon)  Carrot Bacon debuted at the 2022 edition of the Sweets & Snacks Expo and the shelf-stable [crispy vegan jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-salami-sticks) is "molecularly expanded" for a signature crunch. The Carolina smoke-flavored bacon alternative is made by marinating slices of carrots and dehydrating them. Thanks to its use of carrots, Carrot Baon sets itself apart from other [meatless jerky strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangkok-bites) on the market, notably ones made with "heavily processed soy paste that tries too hard to be meat." The 30-gram pouches need no refrigeration, which makes them ideal for grab-and-go snacking. The versatile meatless strips are simply made with a handful of ingredients like olive oil, maple syrup, tamari and spices. Increasingly, people are finding themselves open to [plant-based alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ham-alternative) and this carrot-based jerky alternative is a better-for-you choice that's not loaded with undesirable additives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Snacks:** The demand for healthier, plant-based snack options is growing rapidly, creating opportunities for new companies like Carrot Bacon. - **Alternative Meat Substitutes:** Alternative meat substitutes are gaining popularity, providing an opportunity for innovation and expansion in this market. - **Shelf-stable Snacks:** Consumer need for convenience has created a market for shelf-stable snacks, and companies like Carrot Bacon are filling this demand with unique plant-based options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has many opportunities for innovation and growth in the plant-based and alternative meat substitute markets. - **Healthy Snacks:** The healthy snacks industry is expanding, with an increasing consumer demand for convenient, plant-based and alternative meat substitute options. - **Vegan and Vegetarian Foods:** As more consumers embrace vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, there is a growing need for new and innovative plant-based food options like Carrot Bacon. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips.md) - [Delectable Plant-Based Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bacons.md) - [BBQ-Flavored Carrot Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirt-kitchen-snacks.md) - [Pre-Cooked Vegan Bacon Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-snack-factory.md) - [Sizzling Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-bite-plantbased-bacon.md) - [Plant-Based Bacon Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbled-bacon-toppings.md) - [Better-for-You Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozo-plantbased-bacon.md) - [Beet Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beet-jerky.md) - [BBQ Carrot Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-crisps.md)