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# Hybrid Blended Sausages
Debbie & Andrew's Flexilicious Chilli Con Carne Sausages are Diet-Friendly

By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-01-23 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilli-con-carne
References: [mysupermarket](http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/asda-compare-prices/Sausages_And_Burgers/Debbie_And_Andrews_Flexilicious_Chilli_Con_Carne_Beef_Sausages_6_per_pack_400g.html) & [debbieandandrews](https://www.debbieandandrews.co.uk/)

Debbie & Andrew's Flexilicious Chilli Con Carne beef sausages consist of 40% beef, 40% vegetables and legumes, 10% herbs and seasonings along with 10% [gluten-free crumbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-vegemince) and water. The blended sausages target a growing consumer base of [Flexitarians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frys-flexi-range) -- those leading a diet that zones in on eating meat consciously versus eliminating it all-together.

Produced with high quality beef that is organically sourced from the UK, Debbie & Andrew's Flexilicious Chilli Con Carne beef sausages are low in calories and sodium and are a high source of protein and fibre. Additionally, they help to reduce one's carbon footprint without sacrificing flavor.

Featuring a blend of minced beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic and beans, this [blended sausage product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnea) aims to encourage conscious meat consumption without restricting it fully from consumers' diets.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Flexitarian Diet:** A trend towards flexitarian diets, which focus on conscious meat consumption, creates opportunities for blended meat and vegetable products like Flexilicious Chilli Con Carne sausages.
- **Hybrid Food:** The popularity of hybrid food products, such as blended sausages like Flexilicious Chilli Con Carne, showcases the potential for combining different ingredients to create unique and diet-friendly products.
- **Sustainable Meat:** The demand for sustainable meat alternatives grows, highlighting the potential for blended sausages with organically sourced beef and reduced carbon footprint like Flexilicious Chilli Con Carne.

### Where This Applies

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new opportunities by developing and marketing blended meat and vegetable products that cater to the flexitarian diet trend.
- **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the popularity of hybrid food products by promoting diet-friendly options like Flexilicious Chilli Con Carne sausages that are low in calories and high in protein and fiber.
- **Sustainable Agriculture:** The sustainable agriculture industry can integrate blended sausages made with organically sourced beef, like Flexilicious Chilli Con Carne, to meet the growing demand for sustainable meat alternatives.

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