# Versatile Chickpea Purées Carmelina Brands' 'Chick Pea Puree' Supports the Demand for Legumes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puree References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mangia-inc-launches-innovative-chick-pea-puree-in-response-to-growing-market-demand-for-legumes-300772698.html) In response to the growing demand for legumes and better-for-you food options, Carmelina Brands debuted its Chick Pea Puree at the 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show. The versatile, preservative-free puree boasts no added salt, sugars or citric acid—just chickpeas—for a simple, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified formula. The product is packaged in a triple-barrier, BPA-Free aseptic bag, which can be opened, seasoned and blended to create the desired consistency. With this innovative Chick Pea Puree, a wide range of sweet and savory snacks, [dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maazah) and meals and be prepared, including everything from [hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chili-hommus) to sandwich spreads and baked goods—all without the need to soak chickpeas for an extended period of time, cook or drain them. Protein-rich chickpeas are now being used as the bases of many unexpected edible products, including everything from cookie dough and nut-free spreads to [pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Growing Demand for Legumes:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing new and innovative ways to incorporate legumes into various food products, such as snacks, dips, and meals. - **Better-for-you Food Options:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating healthier alternatives to traditional food options, like using chickpea puree as a substitute for ingredients like flour or butter in baked goods. - **Versatile Food Puree Products:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Expanding the range of food puree options, allowing for versatile usage in cooking and baking applications across different cuisines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporating legumes into various food products to meet the rising demand for healthier food options. - **Snack Food:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing innovative snacks using legumes like chickpeas as the main ingredient. - **Bakery and Pastry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating gluten-free and healthier baked goods by using chickpea puree as a substitute for traditional ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-for-You Chickpea Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-chickpea-penne.md) - [Convenient Chickpea Tempehs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franklin-farms-2.md) - [Chickpea-Based Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-isolate.md) - [Chickpea Protein Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-yogurt.md) - [Protein-Packed Chickpea Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-yogurts.md) - [Chickpea-Powered Chocolate Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-beans-protein-cream.md) - [Chickpea-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-make-from-chickpeas.md) - [Chickpea Protein Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-toppers.md) - [Bold Chickpea Brand Refreshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-chickpea-hearts.md)