# Dairy-Salsa Hybrids This Artisa Product Combines Cottage Cheese and Salsa By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese-and-salsa References: [artisabrand](http://www.artisabrand.com/our-products/black-bean-corn-salsa/) There are dozens of online recipes for [cottage cheese and salsa dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/members-mark-salsa-con-queso), but this pre-packaged product from Artisa simplifies the process of enjoying unusual flavor combination. The Artisa Black Bean and Corn Salsa is made with a base of cottage cheese and includes real vegetables like peppers and onion, plus herbs and spices that are known to take salsa to the next level. This all-natural dairy hybrid boasts 15 grams of protein, in addition to a variety of beneficial minerals and vitamins. As more consumers look for food items that embody exotic experimentation, [dairy products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-farms-propack-snack) are becoming much more interesting, as they can be used as a neutral base for both sweet and savory additions. Artisa also makes another [savory cottage cheese flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cottage-cheese), Cucumbers & Cream, as well as many sweet varieties like Strawberry, Apple Cinnamon and Raspberry Pomegranate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 63% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dairy-salsa Hybrids:** The combination of dairy and salsa flavors creates a unique and convenient snack option for consumers. - **Exotic Flavor Experimentation:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out food products that offer unique and nontraditional flavor combinations. - **Dairy as a Neutral Base:** Dairy products are being utilized as a versatile and neutral foundation for both sweet and savory additions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to develop and market innovative dairy-salsa hybrid products. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can tap into the trend of exotic flavor experimentation to create and promote unique and flavorful snacks. - **Dairy:** The dairy industry can capitalize on the trend of using dairy as a neutral base for various flavor combinations, expanding their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cottage Cheese Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-farms.md) - [Fruit-Topped Cottage Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese-with-pineapple.md) - [Fruit-Forward Cottage Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-things-dairy-cottage-cheese.md) - [Fruit-Based Cottage Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-things-dairy.md) - [Bagel-Flavored Cottage Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese.md) - [Sweet Pickle Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-dip.md) - [Protein Cottage Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese-range.md) - [Salsa-Chutney Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalsa.md) - [Cottage Cheese Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese-ice-cream.md)