# Plant-Based Food Thermometers The Cook’d Right™ Sensor Detects If Foods are at the Optimum Level By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookd-right-sensor References: [progressivegrocer](https://progressivegrocer.com/cookd-righttm-sensor-plant-based-cooking-made-simple) & [volkenterprises](http://www.volkenterprises.com/product-list/cookd-right-sensor/) Meat thermometers are a commonplace part of the kitchen, so the Cook’d Right™ Sensor is positioned as a new product option that aims to extend the functionality to be suitable for use with [plant-based proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planteneers-fiildmeat-s-111404-system). The device works in the same way as a [traditional food thermometer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meater-pro-duo) by being placed into the thickest portion of the food, waiting 10 seconds and easily identifying the reading to see if it's ready or not. The sensor features no dials or numbers and is intended to be used over and over once it has returned to its neutral temperature. The Cook’d Right™ Sensor comes as an effective product for consumers who practice a [plant-based diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggify) to help them enjoy fresh, tasty food that meets their needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Kitchen Gadgets:** Opportunities for creating innovative kitchen gadgets catered towards consumers who practice a plant-based diet. - **Smart Food Thermometers:** The creation of more high-tech, intuitive, and efficient food thermometers for use with plant-based diets. - **Sustainable Cooking Tools:** Development of eco-friendly, long-lasting cooking and food prep tools for plant-based diets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Technology:** Industry leaders can explore new plant-based food innovations in line with this trend. - **Kitchenware:** Companies that manufacture eco-friendly kitchen gadgets could offer alternatives to traditional meat-based cooking equipment. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore creating tools and gadgets that are made with eco-friendly and sustainable materials without compromising function and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-head-cook-cooking-probe.md) - [All-Weather Cooking Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefstemp-protemp-plus.md) - [High-Speed Food Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typhur-instaprobe.md) - [Tech-Forward Precision Cooking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-cooking-tools.md) - [Wireless Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-smart-thermometer.md) - [Connected Cooking Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempspike.md) - [Connected Long-Range Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meater-2-plus.md) - [Connected Dual-Recipe Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meater-pro-duo.md) - [Connected Outdoor Cooking Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilleye-max.md)