# Eggless Chocolate Mousse The Food Republic Chocolate Mousse Appeals to a Cruelty-Free Diet By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-mousse References: [foodrepublic](http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/07/13/eggless-chocolate-mousse-recipe) Posted on the [Food Republic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-brand-ice-cream) website, this creamy chocolate mousse lacks a key ingredient. Chocolate mousse is a popular dessert that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture. Oftentimes chocolate mousse is served in a cup and topped with [whipped cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipt-plant-based-dairy-free-whipped-coconut) and strawberries. Though airy and full of fluff, this sweet treat is usually made with egg whites and egg yolk. However, Food Republic's chocolate mousse is made to be [vegan-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viva-las-vegan-chocolate-truffles). In place of the separated and whipped eggs, the Food Republic recipe uses gelatin. Though this dessert is capable of being consumed as is, this chocolate mousse can be infused with cinnamon, coffee or liquor. It is best served cold, and goes well with most berries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Desserts:** The trend towards vegan desserts presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative, eggless versions of popular treats like chocolate mousse. - **Cruelty-free Alternatives:** The demand for cruelty-free alternatives in the food industry opens up possibilities for businesses to use alternative ingredients like gelatin instead of eggs in traditional recipes. - **Flavor Infusions:** The trend of infusing desserts with unique flavors like cinnamon, coffee, and liquor creates a disruptive opportunity for businesses to offer innovative and personalized chocolate mousse options. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards vegan desserts by developing a range of eggless chocolate mousse options to cater to a growing market of consumers. - **Plant-based Products:** The plant-based products industry can explore using alternative ingredients like gelatin to replace eggs in traditional dessert recipes, offering cruelty-free alternatives to consumers. - **Gourmet Dessert Shops:** Gourmet dessert shops can leverage the trend of flavor infusions to create unique and indulgent chocolate mousse offerings that cater to consumers looking for innovative and exciting dessert experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bite-Sized Mousse Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-chocolate-mousse-desserts.md) - [Fluffy Mousse-Topped Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-mousse-latte.md) - [Plant-Based Chocolate Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jello-oat-milk-chocolate-pudding.md) - [Creamy Milk-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-free-chocolate.md) - [Egg-Free Foam Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legufoam.md) - [Dairy-Free Chocolate Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jell-o-1.md) - [Indulgent Layered Mousse Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-cocoa-mousse-cup.md) - [Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2foods-gteau-chocolate.md) - [Sustainable Plant-Based Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambiante-chocolate-flavor.md)