# Cauliflower-Based Breadsticks Green Giant's New Cauliflower Breadsticks are a Gluten-free Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-breadsticks References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a32477623/green-giant-cauliflower-breadsticks/) & [greengiant](https://www.greengiant.com/products/detail/green-giant-cauliflower-breadsticks-original/) Just when it seemed that every carb-heavy dish had received a veggie-friendly makeover, [Green Giant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-veggie-tots) has upped the ante with its new Cauliflower Breadsticks. As Green Giant says: "Behold the Power of Cauliflower!" Just as the name suggests, Green Giant's new Cauliflower Breadsticks are a [low-carb take on traditional breadsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carb-alternatives). Instead of wheat flour, the veggie-rich breadsticks are made from a blend of cauliflower, corn starch, rice flour, brown rice flour, sunflower oil, and other ingredients. The result is a [gluten-free breadstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-texas-toast) that still boasts that "fresh baked taste." Available in both an Original and a Garlic variety, Green Giant's new Cauliflower Breadsticks are a tasty way to enjoy a rich appetizer, but still get some veggies in your diet. Image Credit: *Green Giant.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gluten-free Alternatives:** The popularity of gluten-free products presents an opportunity for innovative food companies to develop alternative options using unconventional ingredients. - **Vegetable-based Substitutes:** The rise in demand for vegetable-based alternatives opens up possibilities for companies to create innovative products that replace traditional ingredients with nutritious and flavorful vegetables. - **Healthier Snack Options:** The increasing awareness of healthy eating encourages the development of nutritious and satisfying snack options that are lower in carbohydrates and gluten-free. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has a great opportunity to explore new ways of incorporating unconventional ingredients to create healthier and more inclusive products. - **Gluten-free Products:** The gluten-free product industry can capitalize on the demand for alternative options by developing new gluten-free bread and snack alternatives using unique ingredients like cauliflower. - **Alternative Snack Foods:** The alternative snack food industry can leverage the popularity of vegetable-based substitutes to offer consumers a wider range of healthier and gluten-free options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauliflower-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-style-sticks.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Plant-Based Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-gluten-free-seasoned-cauliflower-pizza-crust.md) - [Chromatic Cauliflower Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-cauliflower.md) - [Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-cauliflower-crust-pizza.md) - [Ready-to-Prepare Frozen Veggie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-giant-products.md) - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Gluten-Free White Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-white-pizza.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cheese-ravioli.md)