# Ready-Made Cauliflower Rice FullGreen Makes 100% Cauliflower Rice Pouches as a Grain Alternative By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-rice References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/Business_News/2017/01/Ten_trends_at_Winter_Fancy_Foo.aspx) & [caulirice](https://www.caulirice.com/) 'Cauli Rice,' or cauliflower rice, is the name of a "[lower calorie rice alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carb-alternatives)" from FullGreen that offers a healthy, gluten-free substitute for white rice. The cauliflower rice pouches only contain a single base ingredient—cauliflower—which is built upon with intriguing flavors like Mediterranean, Spicy Chicken and Chili Beef. Although no preservatives are used to keep the contents of the [ready-made cauliflower rice pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-easy-meals) fresh, FullGreen describes that a patented process, keeps the products fresh for up to 12 months. From cauliflower steaks and wings to rice, cauliflower is being touted by many as one standout superfood to watch throughout the year. As well as being a filling [low-carb side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zatarains-rice-products), cauliflower is incredibly nutritious and takes on the flavors of sauces and seasonings well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | 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 Food Products:** Creating innovative food products that utilize cauliflower as a healthy and low-carb alternative. - **Ready-made Healthy Meals:** Developing convenient, pre-packaged meals that offer healthy alternatives to traditional grain-based options. - **Long-term Food Preservation:** Exploring new preservation methods that extend the shelf life of fresh food products without the use of preservatives. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** This industry can leverage the popularity of cauliflower as a versatile and healthy ingredient to create innovative products. - **Meal Delivery Services:** Meal delivery services can incorporate ready-made cauliflower rice pouches into their menu offerings to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Preservation Technologies:** Companies specializing in food preservation can create disruptive technologies that prolong the freshness of perishable foods, such as cauliflower rice. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauliflower Seasoned Rice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cauliflower-rice.md) - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Riced Cauliflower Stuffing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riced-cauliflower-stuffing-1.md) - [Oat-Based Rice Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatrice.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cheese-ravioli.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-based-ice-cream.md) - [Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipuffs.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md)