# Cauliflower-Based Gnocchi Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi is Made of 75% Cruciferous Vegetable By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-gnocchi References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/cauliflower-gnocchi) Traditional Italian dumplings, better known as [gnocchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivieri-skillet-gnocchi), are traditionally made with a combination of mashed potato, flour and egg, but [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-gnocchi) is introducing its new Cauliflower Gnocchi with a formula of cassava flour, potato starch, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. As such, the formula is about 75% cauliflower and free from wheat, sugar, dairy and eggs. The Cauliflower Gnocchi is also lower in carbs, fat and calories than the classic potato-based versions. The versatile Cauliflower Gnocchi can be prepared in a number of ways, such as on the stovetop or in the microwave for a softer texture. From [pizza crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cauliflower-pinsa) and vegetable tots to rice, a number of comfort classics are being reinvented across the food industry with a base of cauliflower as better-for-you, vegetable-powered and gluten-free alternatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cauliflower-based Alternatives:** The trend of using cauliflower as a base ingredient to create healthier and gluten-free alternatives to traditional comfort foods like gnocchi. - **Vegetable-powered Comfort Foods:** The trend of incorporating vegetables, such as cauliflower, as the main ingredient in comfort foods to provide healthier options for consumers. - **Gluten-free Innovation:** The trend of developing new gluten-free options, like cauliflower gnocchi, to cater to consumers with dietary restrictions. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to create innovative cauliflower-based alternatives for various comfort foods, attracting health-conscious consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of vegetable-powered comfort foods by promoting the nutritional benefits of cauliflower-based alternatives to traditional dishes. - **Specialty Diets:** The specialty diets industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities by developing and marketing gluten-free products like cauliflower gnocchi, targeting consumers with dietary restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Five-Ingredient Italian Gnocchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-gnocchi.md) - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Vegetable-Powered Gnocchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-luna.md) - [Supersized Gnocchi Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnocchi-alla-romana.md) - [Minuture Tri-Colored Gnocchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricolored-mini-gnocchi.md) - [Truffle-Filled Gnocchi Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cream-filled-gnocchi.md) - [Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Crisp Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-pizza-crusts.md)